Claude Mckay

Banjo

Sprachen: Englisch. 24,1 cm / 16,4 cm / 2,6 cm ( B/H/T )
Buch (Hardcover), 342 Seiten
EAN 9781025290577
Veröffentlicht Februar 2026
Verlag/Hersteller Creative Media Partners, LLC
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"Banjo" is a vibrant and gritty novel by Claude McKay, a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance. Set in the bustling, cosmopolitan waterfront of Marseille, France, the story follows a diverse group of Black sailors, drifters, and beachcombers from across the globe. At the heart of the narrative is Banjo, a charismatic musician whose zest for life and love for his instrument serve as the heartbeat of this transient community. Through Banjo's encounters with the intellectual Ray, a character recurring from McKay's earlier work, the novel explores profound themes of Pan-Africanism, the clash between Western civilization and African heritage, and the struggle for identity within a colonial world. McKay captures the rhythmic energy of the jazz age and the harsh realities of the displaced, creating a rich tapestry of life in the Vieux Port. "Banjo" stands as a masterpiece of Black internationalism, celebrating the resilience and cultural vitality of the African diaspora through its evocative prose and unforgettable characters. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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