Song For Almeyda And Song For Anninho By Gayl Jones

Song for Almeyda and Song for Anninho by Gayl Jones

Song for Almeyda and Song for Anninho by Gayl Jones is a poetic and powerful continuation of her acclaimed novel The Birdcatcher. Told in two lyrical narrative voices, the story follows Almeyda and Anninho lovers separated by slavery in 17th-century Brazil as they strive to find freedom, reunion, and identity amid oppression and upheaval.

Rendered in haunting, rhythmic prose, this work is a masterclass in historical fiction, mythic resonance, and emotional depth. Jones’s return to Almeyda and Anninho's world is urgent, unforgettable, and rooted in the Black diasporic experience.

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A must-read for fans of Toni Morrison and Natasha Trethewey, this dual-narrative novella blurs the lines between fiction, poetry, and history.

Why Song for Almeyda and Song for Anninho is a Must-Read:

• Lyrical Prose: Written with poetic cadence and depth.

• Historical Fiction: Set in colonial Brazil during slavery.

• Dual Perspectives: Two interwoven voices of love and resistance.

• Culturally Rich: Explores race, gender, freedom, and African heritage.

Memorable Quote (from the book)
"Love was not just memory it was the breath that kept memory alive."

Translation (Sinhala):
"ආදරය මතකයක් පමණක් නොවෙයි එය මතකය ජීවිතවත් තැබූ සුසුමයි."

Translation (Tamil):
"காதல் என்பது நினைவல்ல அது நினைவுகளை உயிர்த்துள்ளும் சுவாசம்."

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About the Book

• Title: Song for Almeyda and Song for Anninho

• Author: Gayl Jones

• ISBN: 9780349016832

• Publisher: Virago

• Published Year: 2024

• Number of Pages: ~224 Pages (Paperback)