Anna Corbett

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Masquerade (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

In 1923, 20-year-old George Hodges rejects his mixed-race family in Tiger Bay bound for New York. Shocked by American racism, he denies his racial background & courts danger by passing as white. Years later, his love of jazz, coupled with personal tragedy makes him reflect on his identity and his past, while back in Cardiff his family are facing their own grief and hardship. 'Anna Corbett's vivid portrayal of the Tiger Bay community in Cardiff during the 1920s and '30s is both truthful and tender-hearted, yet the discontented George decides to reject it all to follow his dreams to America. There he discovers that those dreams come at some considerable cost. The many interesting characters who accompany him on his life journey are deftly woven into an engaging story of love, identity and redemption. Set in two multicultural communities separated by the Atlantic Ocean but united by the rhythms of music and life, Tiger Bay in Cardiff and Harlem in New York City, Masquerade is an extraordinary debut - a smart, sensual and witty novel that is deeply informed by archival research and Anna's extensive, lifelong passion for Jazz music.' Jeremy Rees, Radio Presenter & Jazz Show host at Radio Cardiff

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Autor

Anna Corbett was born and brought up in Cornwall. She was brought up to learn about their family histories as well as being cognisant and understanding of the society in which they lived. After they married her parents settled in Truro, Cornwall and had a family of six children. As the only Black family in the community at the time, they were very noticeable. Jazz has always played a big part of Anna's life; it was often the music they played at home and was a valued part of their racial identity. Some of their family members play instruments and family parties are always an occasion to enjoy making music, particularly jazz. When she left school she came to London to study and enjoyed a fulfilling teaching career. Afterwards she embarked on further study: a degree in English and American Literature, followed by an MA in Creative and Life Writing at Goldsmiths University prior to embarking on writing 'Masquerade. She takes every opportunity to listen to live jazz in New York and London when she's not spending time with her family or being captivated by a wealth of other cultural activities. She recently lived in Cardiff for two years, where she was able to do further research for the novel as well as having an exciting time co-presenting a weekly jazz show on Radio Cardiff. She is a Trustee for The Abram Wilson Foundation for the Creative Arts in London, which encourages and supports young people in developing and creating their musical talents, including of course a focus on jazz!

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Amolibros
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. März 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781912335220
• Artikelnr.: 70897937