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The Polished Hoe

The Polished Hoe

Author(s): Austin Clarke

Location(s): Barbados

Genre(s): Fiction

Era(s): 1950s

The Polished Hoe is an epic symphony of Caribbean life. Layers of disturbing history slowly unfold through one woman’s intimate, murderous confession.

In this meditation on love, loss and sacrifice Mary-Mathilda – mistress of a cruel plantation manager – tells her story in an exquisite, dancing vernacular.

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