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Set in the late 19th century, the story follows an English missionary who aims to eradicate fornication among the island's natives. Instead, he faces a curse that befalls his wife and descendants. The narrative delves into themes of guilt and cultural clash, questioning whether the curse is supernatural or a reflection of the missionary's own obsessions. This haunting tale offers a profound exploration of memory and its impact on identity.
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The Book of Color, Julia Blackburn
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- Released
- 1996
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- Title
- The Book of Color
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Julia Blackburn
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Publisher
- 1996
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- ISBN13
- 9780679758372
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in the late 19th century, the story follows an English missionary who aims to eradicate fornication among the island's natives. Instead, he faces a curse that befalls his wife and descendants. The narrative delves into themes of guilt and cultural clash, questioning whether the curse is supernatural or a reflection of the missionary's own obsessions. This haunting tale offers a profound exploration of memory and its impact on identity.