Naomi Jackson crafts compelling narratives that delve into the complexities of identity and heritage. Her writing explores the intricate tapestry of family relationships and the cultural forces that shape our lives. Jackson skillfully weaves together elements of magic and reality, offering readers a unique perspective on the human experience. Her prose is characterized by its lyrical quality and profound emotional resonance.
Focuses on ethical issues confronting Western theatrical dance, from treatment of dancers to choreography, dance criticism, presenting and paradigm shifts in the dance field. It aims to equip dance artists with alternative frameworks and ethical decision-making skills for different stages of their careers and with dignity and respect.
This lyrical novel of community, betrayal, and love centres on an unforgettable matriarchal family in Barbados. Two sisters, ages ten and sixteen, are exiled from Brooklyn to Bird Hill in Barbados (where the family has lived for centuries) after their mother can no longer care for them. This tautly paced coming-of-age story builds to a crisis when the father they barely know comes to Bird Hill to reclaim his daughters, and both must choose between the Brooklyn they once knew and loved and the Barbados of their family.
Leben im Werk. Plastiken, Zeichnungen und Graphiken. Dramen, Prosawerke und Briefe.