Seven Dreams of Elmira

Author: Patrick Chamoiseau

publisher name: Zoland Books

ISBN: 9781581950021

£14.99

book description

Seven Dreams of Elmira is a magical and erotic tale that delves into Creole island culture. Based on interviews and a vivid imagination, Patrick Chamoiseau's tongue-in-cheek story unfolds at an old rum distillery in Martinique, where workers, immersed in alcoholic fumes, experience the benevolent magic of the sacred, enigmatic Elmira. This novel provides a glimpse into the everyday lives of various social groups on the island, exploring themes of slavery, economic exploitation, and postcolonial realities with universal resonance.