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Butterfly Burning : A Novel by Yvonne Vera (2000, Trade Paperback)
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Type
- Novel
- ISBN
- 9780374291860
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
ISBN-10
0374291861
ISBN-13
9780374291860
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1743321
Product Key Features
Book Title
Butterfly Burning : a Novel
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Contemporary Women, Literary, Romance / General
Publication Year
2000
Genre
Fiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
5.3 Oz
Item Length
8.3 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
00-028834
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
"Vera makes the novel new in Africa." -- Mandivavarira Taruvinga, Independent Extra (Zimbabwe) "From the oral poetic tradition comes a new young writer, and we hail this arrival as we do the raincloud in the heat of day . . . Butterfly Burning is as passionate, volatile, loving, terrible, clear and confusing as any novel could be." -- Nikki Giovanni "A remarkable novel . . . Keen, vivid. The author's political sense, her critique of colonialism, is intrinsic, never intrusive . . . Vera writes gracefully, depicting with extraordinary elegance the chaos and disorder of township life, the surreal conditions of existence imposed by colonial authority upon the residents." -- Michelle Cliff, Village Voice Literary Supplement "Written in lyrical, metaphor-laden, heavily symbolic prose, this mesmerizing first U. S. appearance of Vera's work is sure to garner attention." -- Publishers Weekly "A rare work of beauty, capturing the oft-tragic poetry of life in a black township in Rhodesia in the 1940s . . . Vera's phrasing and style [give this] story of love, longing, and betrayal a lyric quality . . . Readers of Isabel Allende, A. S. Byatt, or Toni Morrison will all enjoy this introduction to fine African literature. Highly recommended." -- Ellen Flexman, Library Journal "This author is an unflinching guide, and if you trust her to take you off-road, she'll show you an exquisite piece of unmapped landscape." -- Anderson Tepper, Time Out (New York), "Vera makes the novel new in Africa."--Mandivavarira Taruvinga, Independent Extra (Zimbabwe) "From the oral poetic tradition comes a new young writer, and we hail this arrival as we do the raincloud in the heat of day . . . Butterfly Burning is as passionate, volatile, loving, terrible, clear and confusing as any novel could be."--Nikki Giovanni "A remarkable novel . . . Keen, vivid. The author's political sense, her critique of colonialism, is intrinsic, never intrusive . . . Vera writes gracefully, depicting with extraordinary elegance the chaos and disorder of township life, the surreal conditions of existence imposed by colonial authority upon the residents."--Michelle Cliff, Village Voice Literary Supplement "Written in lyrical, metaphor-laden, heavily symbolic prose, this mesmerizing first U. S. appearance of Vera's work is sure to garner attention."-- Publishers Weekly "A rare work of beauty, capturing the oft-tragic poetry of life in a black township in Rhodesia in the 1940s . . . Vera's phrasing and style [give this] story of love, longing, and betrayal a lyric quality . . . Readers of Isabel Allende, A. S. Byatt, or Toni Morrison will all enjoy this introduction to fine African literature. Highly recommended."--Ellen Flexman, Library Journal "This author is an unflinching guide, and if you trust her to take you off-road, she'll show you an exquisite piece of unmapped landscape."--Anderson Tepper, Time Out (New York), A remarkable novel . . . Keen, vivid. The author's political sense, her critique of colonialism, is intrinsic, never intrusive . . . Vera writes gracefully, depicting with extraordinary elegance the chaos and disorder of township life, the surreal conditions of existence imposed by colonial authority upon the residents., From the oral poetic tradition comes a new young writer, and we hail this arrival as we do the raincloud in the heat of day . . . Butterfly Burning is as passionate, volatile, loving, terrible, clear and confusing as any novel could be., Written in lyrical, metaphor-laden, heavily symbolic prose, this mesmerizing first U. S. appearance of Vera's work is sure to garner attention., "Vera makes the novel new in Africa."--Mandivavarira Taruvinga,Independent Extra(Zimbabwe) "From the oral poetic tradition comes a new young writer, and we hail this arrival as we do the raincloud in the heat of day . . .Butterfly Burningis as passionate, volatile, loving, terrible, clear and confusing as any novel could be."--Nikki Giovanni "A remarkable novel . . . Keen, vivid. The author's political sense, her critique of colonialism, is intrinsic, never intrusive . . . Vera writes gracefully, depicting with extraordinary elegance the chaos and disorder of township life, the surreal conditions of existence imposed by colonial authority upon the residents."--Michelle Cliff,Village Voice Literary Supplement "Written in lyrical, metaphor-laden, heavily symbolic prose, this mesmerizing first U. S. appearance of Vera's work is sure to garner attention."--Publishers Weekly "A rare work of beauty, capturing the oft-tragic poetry of life in a black township in Rhodesia in the 1940s . . . Vera's phrasing and style [give this] story of love, longing, and betrayal a lyric quality . . . Readers of Isabel Allende, A. S. Byatt, or Toni Morrison will all enjoy this introduction to fine African literature. Highly recommended."--Ellen Flexman,Library Journal "This author is an unflinching guide, and if you trust her to take you off-road, she'll show you an exquisite piece of unmapped landscape."--Anderson Tepper,Time Out(New York), This author is an unflinching guide, and if you trust her to take you off-road, she'll show you an exquisite piece of unmapped landscape., A rare work of beauty, capturing the oft-tragic poetry of life in a black township in Rhodesia in the 1940s . . . Vera's phrasing and style [give this] story of love, longing, and betrayal a lyric quality . . . Readers of Isabel Allende, A. S. Byatt, or Toni Morrison will all enjoy this introduction to fine African literature. Highly recommended.
Dewey Decimal
823/.914
Synopsis
Vera exploits language to peel away the skin of public and private lives. In Butterfly Burning she captures the ebullience and the bitterness of township life, as well as the strength and courage of her unforgettable heroine. Butterfly Burning brings the brilliantly poetic voice of Zimbabwean writer Yvonne Vera to American readers for the first time. Set in Makokoba, a black township, in the late l940s, the novel is an intensely bittersweet love story. When Fumbatha, a construction worker, meets the much younger Phephelaphi, he "wants her like the land beneath his feet from which birth had severed him." He in turn fills her "with hope larger than memory." But Phephelaphi is not satisfied with their "one-room" love alone. The qualities that drew Fumbatha to her, her sense of independence and freedom, end up separating them. And the closely woven fabric of township life, where everyone knows everyone else, has a mesh too tight and too intricate to allow her to escape her circumstances on her own., Butterfly Burning brings the brilliantly poetic voice of Zimbabwean writer Yvonne Vera to American readers for the first time. Set in Makokoba, a black township, in the late l940s, the novel is an intensely bittersweet love story. When Fumbatha, a construction worker, meets the much younger Phephelaphi, he"wants her like the land beneath his feet from which birth had severed him." He in turn fills her "with hope larger than memory." But Phephelaphi is not satisfied with their "one-room" love alone. The qualities that drew Fumbatha to her, her sense of independence and freedom, end up separating them. And the closely woven fabric of township life, where everyone knows everyone else, has a mesh too tight and too intricate to allow her to escape her circumstances on her own. Vera exploits language to peel away the skin of public and private lives. In Butterfly Burning she captures the ebullience and the bitterness of township life, as well as the strength and courage of her unforgettable heroine., Butterfly Burning brings the brilliantly poetic voice of Zimbabwean writer Yvonne Vera to American readers for the first time. Set in Makokoba, a black township, in the late l940s, the novel is an intensely bittersweet love story.
LC Classification Number
PR9390.9.V47B88 2000
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- y***w (106)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI had questions about the condition of this item, which the seller promptly answered and even provided more pictures. I appreciated the seller's honesty and willingness to offer an additional discount to make up for the overall appearance of the box set, because in fact, the book and CDs were in even better condition than was described. The price was extremely fair, and the quality was excellent. This is one of the best sellers that I have ever purchased from! Thank you.
- 6***u (620)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBetter than described, the item was in great condition. Well packaged and priced. Fast shipping. Excellent sellers!
- i***a (107)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseSo happy with my purchase from this seller! This seller is fair and honest. The item came quickly and exceeded my expectations. Packaged carefully so the item arrived as described and in excellent condition! Thank you!