Romance in Marseille (Paperback)
Claude McKayWhile stowed away on a transatlantic freighter, Lafala is discovered and locked away in an icy-cold closet, resulting in the loss of his frostbitten legs. When his successful lawsuit against the shipping company brings big bucks, Lafala returns to Marseille to resume his affair with Aslima, a Moroccan prostitute. With its scenes of black bodies seeking pleasure and fighting for freedom even when stolen, shipped, and sold for parts, Romance in Marseille explores the heritage of slavery amid a predatory modern economy.
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While stowed away on a transatlantic freighter, Lafala is discovered and locked away in an icy-cold closet, resulting in the loss of his frostbitten legs. When his successful lawsuit against the shipping company brings big bucks, Lafala returns to Marseille to resume his affair with Aslima, a Moroccan prostitute. With its scenes of black bodies seeking pleasure and fighting for freedom even when stolen, shipped, and sold for parts, Romance in Marseille explores the heritage of slavery amid a predatory modern economy.
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Imprint | Penguin Classics |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | May 2020 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
Authors | Claude McKay |
Dimensions | 198 x 129 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 208 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-14-313422-0 |
Barcode | 9780143134220 |
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LSN | 0-14-313422-1 |
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