Haiti Noir 2: The Classics

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Haiti Noir 2: The Classics
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Edwidge Danticat
SeriesAkashic Noir
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:264
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 133
Category/GenreAnthologies
Crime and mystery
ISBN/Barcode 9781617751936
ClassificationsDewey:843.08720897294
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Akashic Books,U.S.
Imprint Akashic Books,U.S.
Publication Date 21 February 2014
Publication Country United States

Description

Top stories from the original best-selling Haiti Noir (2011) along with all new stories by today's best Haitian authors. This new volume collects the true classics of Haitian literature - both short stories and excerpts from longer works - and will be an integral piece to the understanding of how Haitian culture has evolved over the past 50 years. Editor Edwidge Danticat, one of the most respected Haitian writers working today, has a well-deserved sterling reputation, and here she follows on the success of the original first volume.

Author Biography

Edwidge Danticat was born in Haiti and moved to the United States when she was twelve. She is the editor of Haiti Noir and author of several books, including Claire of the Sea Light, , Breath, Eyes, Memory, an Oprah Book Club selection; Krik? Krak!, a National Book Award finalist; The Farming of Bones, an American Book Award winner; and the novel-in-stories The Dew Breaker. She lives in Miami, Florida.