Abeng
Michelle Cliff
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Abeng
Published
February 1984
Publisher
Crossing Pr
Pages
167
ISBN-13
9780895941404
ISBN-10
0895941406
Description
Her novels evoke both the clearly delineated hierarchies of colonial Jamaica and the subtleties of present-day island life. Nowhere is her power felt more than in Clare Savage, her Jamaican heroine, who appeared, already grown, in No Telephone to Heaven. Abeng is a kind of prequel to that highly-acclaimed novel and is a small masterpiece in its own right. Here Clare is twelve years old, the light-skinned daughter of a middle-class family, growing up among the complex contradictions of class versus color, blood versus history, harsh reality versus delusion, in a colonized country. In language that surrounds us with a richness of meaning and voices, the several strands of young Clare's heritage are explored: the Maroons, who used the conch shell—the abeng—to pass messages as they fought a guerilla struggle against their English enslavers; and the legacy of Clare's white great-great-grandfather, Judge Savage, who burned his hundred slaves on the eve of their emancipation. A lyrical, explosive coming-of-age story combined with a provocative retelling of the colonial history of Jamaica, this novel is a triumph.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Abeng?
This edition of Abeng has approximately 167 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Abeng?
For most readers, Abeng typically takes between 3h 29m and 2h 19m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 41,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 47m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 41,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Abeng?
The estimated word count for Abeng is approximately 41,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Abeng?
Abeng was written by Michelle Cliff.
When was Abeng published?
The publication date for this specific edition is February 1984. The original work may have been published on a different date.