Simple Stories - Paperback

Name: Simple Stories - Paperback
Brand: BooksCloud
SKU: 9781635425611
Price: 15.99 USD
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by Lyonel Trouillot

$15.99

Book Overview

This vibrant collection of 22 stories offers a kaleidoscopic view of Haiti and a wonderful encapsulation of the acclaimed author's work.

In a country plagued by dictatorship and insurrection, poverty and corruption, where police officers and gang members become hard to distinguish, art provides a sense of meaning and respite.

As people from all walks of life protest their tyrannical leader, a painter tries to reconcile the brutal violence he sees with the beauty of his lover.

A wealthy industrialist's kidnapping ties back to his past with a humble laundress from the seaside.

A lovesick servant girl turns to magic to win her master's heart.

Having escaped the shantytowns he grew up in, a wannabe James Bond feels their pull again when he gets involved with an alluring young woman--and her pimp.

Written with the masterful language of a poet, and filled with characters at once lifelike and mythical, Lyonel Trouillot's story collection creates a multifaceted portrait of modern Haiti.

ISBN	9781635425611
Author	Lyonel Trouillot
Publisher	Other Press (NY)
Genre	Literature
Format	Paperback
Published	June 2026
Language	ENG- English
Pages	112
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print

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