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A small place

by Jamaica Kincaid (1989)

About this book

As she bears witness to the sweeping corruption, dilapidated buildings and shameful legacy of Antigua's colonial past, Kincaid compels us to think about the people behind the beautiful landscape of this tiny island.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreA small place Lead Character

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