Madison Smartt Bell Books

Set against the backdrop of the Haitian Revolution, this concluding volume of Madison Smartt Bell's trilogy explores the complexities of freedom and identity. The narrative weaves together historical events and rich character development, reflecting on the themes of resistance and resilience. Each novel stands alone, allowing for independent exploration of the characters and their journeys. The trilogy has garnered critical acclaim, drawing comparisons to literary giants, and promises to leave a lasting impact on literary history.

Focusing on Toussaint Louverture's remarkable journey, this installment of the trilogy explores his evolution from a second-tier general in the Spanish army to a formidable leader in the Haitian slave uprising. As he navigates betrayals and shifting alliances, Toussaint unites his forces with the French, reclaiming territories and asserting his dominance. His strategic brilliance culminates in the establishment of a new constitution, marking a pivotal moment in the fight for freedom in the only successful slave revolution in history.

"The first and definitive biography of one of the great American novelists of the postwar era, Robert Stone"-- Provided by publisher

In this first installment of his epic Haitian trilogy, Madison Smartt Bell brings to life a decisive moment in the history of race, class, and colonialism. The slave uprising in Haiti was a momentous contribution to the tide of revolution that swept over the Western world at the end of the 1700s. A brutal rebellion that strove to overturn a vicious system of slavery, the uprising successfully transformed Haiti from a European colony to the world’s first Black republic. From the center of this horrific maelstrom, the heroic figure of Toussaint Louverture–a loyal, literate slave and both a devout Catholic and Vodouisant–emerges as the man who will take the merciless fires of violence and vengeance and forge a revolutionary war fueled by liberty and equality. Bell assembles a kaleidoscopic portrait of this seminal movement through a tableau of characters that encompass black, white, male, female, rich, poor, free and enslaved. Pulsing with brilliant detail, All Soul’s Rising provides a visceral sense of the pain, terror, confusion, and triumph of revolution.

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The author expands on his acclaimed trilogy, vividly capturing the tumultuous 18th-century Haitian uprisings and the revolutionary spirit of the time. Focusing on the influential works of Antoine Lavoisier, the narrative intertwines scientific exploration with the fervor of social change, highlighting the interplay between reason and revolution during this pivotal historical period.