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Popa Singer

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  • 136 pages
  • 5 hours of reading

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Set against the backdrop of late 1950s Haiti, the narrative follows Dianira Fontoriol, known as "Popa Singer," as she prepares to welcome her son home from exile. Armed with her sewing machine and strong convictions, she embarks on a personal resistance against the tyrannical regime of François "Papa Doc" Duvalier. Blending vibrant fantasy with sharp social satire, the novel offers a unique and deeply personal perspective on a tumultuous period in Haitian history, capturing both intimate struggles and broader societal themes.

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Popa Singer, René Depestre

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2024
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