Youma: The Story of a West-Indian Slave
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Youma: The Story of a West-Indian Slave

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Youma is a powerful novella by Lafcadio Hearn depicting the life of a West Indian slave during the era of emancipation. Through vivid storytelling, Hearn explores themes of freedom, loyalty, and human dignity in the colonial Caribbean.

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Youma: The Story of a West-Indian Slave is a significant work of fiction by renowned author Lafcadio Hearn that offers an intimate portrait of slavery in the Caribbean. The narrative follows a young enslaved woman as she navigates the complexities of colonial life, personal relationships, and the struggle for freedom during a transformative historical period.

Hearn’s masterful prose brings to life the vibrant culture, landscape, and emotional depth of West Indian existence while unflinching in its examination of slavery’s brutality and moral corruption. The novella captures themes of resilience, loyalty, love, and the indomitable human spirit in the face of oppression. First published in 1889, this work remains an important literary contribution to the discourse on slavery, colonialism, and freedom in the Caribbean, drawing on Hearn’s personal experiences living in the West Indies.

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Author

Lafcadio Hearn
Publisher

‏ : ‎ Gyan Publishing House
ISBN

9789367803516

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