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Homegoing is a powerful novel by Yaa Gyasi that traces the lineage of two half-sisters and their descendants across eight generations. One sister is sold into slavery, while the other remains in Africa, and the novel explores the profound impact of their divergent paths on their descendants. The narrative spans continents and centuries, offering a poignant exploration of history, identity, and the enduring legacy of slavery.
Publisher
Knopf
Publication year
2016
ISBN-13
9781101947142
Language
English
Subjects
Historical FictionAfrican American LiteratureFamily SagaSlavery and Its LegacyColonialismIntergenerational TraumaCultural HeritageDiasporaIdentitySocial Justice

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