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"Book Synopsis: From Jesmyn Ward—the two-time National Book Award winner, youngest winner of the Library of Congress Prize for Fiction, and MacArthur Fellow—comes a haunting masterpiece, sure to be an instant classic, about an enslaved girl in the years before the Civil War.“‘Let us descend,’ the poet now began, ‘and enter this blind world.‘” —Inferno, Dante Alighieri
Let Us Descend is a reimagining of American slavery, as beautifully rendered as it is heart-wrenching. Searching, harrowing, replete with transcendent love, the novel is a journey from the rice fields of the Carolinas to the slave markets of New Orleans and into the fearsome heart of a Louisiana sugar plantation. Annis, sold south by the white enslaver who fathered her, is the reader’s guide through this hellscape. As she struggles through the miles-long march, Annis turns inward, seeking comfort from memories of her mother and stories of her African warrior grandmother.
Throughout, she opens herself to a world beyond this world, one teeming with spirits: of earth and water, of myth and history; spirits who nurture and give, and those who manipulate and take. While Ward leads readers through the descent, this, her fourth novel, is ultimately a story of rebirth and reclamation. From one of the most singularly brilliant and beloved writers of her generation, this miracle of a novel inscribes Black American grief and joy into the very land—the rich but unforgiving forests, swamps, and rivers of the American South. Let Us Descend is Jesmyn Ward’s most magnificent novel yet, a masterwork for the ages.
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Experience the power, beauty, and raw emotion of Let Us Descend, the latest masterpiece by Jesmyn Ward. Immerse yourself in this haunting tale set in the years before the Civil War, as Ward reimagines American slavery with impeccable detail and heart-wrenching storytelling. As you journey alongside Annis, an enslaved girl sold south by her white enslaver, you will be transported from the rice fields of the Carolinas to the slave markets of New Orleans and the formidable heart of a Louisiana sugar plantation.
Let Us Descend is not just a novel; it is a doorway to another world of pain, resilience, and love. Ward skillfully weaves Annis' story with her powerful connection to her African warrior grandmother, bringing to life the spirits of the land and the deep-rooted history that shaped Black American grief and joy. Throughout the pages, you will find yourself captivated by Annis' inner strength as she navigates through a merciless plantation, seeking solace in her memories and the captivating stories of her ancestors.
This is more than just a typical historical fiction. Ward's unparalleled storytelling abilities infuse Let Us Descend with a profound sense of spirit and hope. As you descend with Annis into the depths of her world, you will witness a tale of rebirth and reclamation that will stir your soul and leave an indelible mark on your heart.
Don't miss the opportunity to experience this critically acclaimed novel that stands as a testament to Ward's brilliance as a writer. Let Us Descend is a literary masterpiece that beautifully intertwines myth and history, painting a vivid portrait of America's past that will make history come alive right before your eyes.
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