Social History Book Club: Lyonel Trouillot, Antoine of Gommiers.

The article focuses on the Social History Book Club discussion of Lyonel Trouillot's novel "Antoine of Gommiers". Topics include the novel's exploration of identity and authenticity through the contrasting narratives of Ti Tony and Franky, who navigate life in Haiti amidst poverty and crime, alongsi...

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Publicado en:	Social History Vol. 49; no. 3; pp. 397 - 410
Autores principales:	Houghton, Frances, John, Kesewa, Moss, Eloise, Sanders, Michael, Strange, Julie-Marie, White, Benjamin Thomas
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Taylor & Francis Ltd Aug2024
Materias:	Trouillot, Lyonel Antoine of Gommiers (Book) Poverty Crime Book clubs (Discussion groups)
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Sumario:	The article focuses on the Social History Book Club discussion of Lyonel Trouillot's novel "Antoine of Gommiers". Topics include the novel's exploration of identity and authenticity through the contrasting narratives of Ti Tony and Franky, who navigate life in Haiti amidst poverty and crime, alongside Franky's creation of a mythical figure, Antoine of Gommiers. The novel critiques the discipline of History by questioning whose stories are privileged and how narratives are constructed.