A View of the Empire at Sunset
Narrated by Justine Eyre
- Released
- May 22, 2018
In A View of the Empire at Sunset, award-winning author Caryl Phillips explores the tumultuous life of Jean Rhys, born Ella Gwendolyn Rees Williams in Dominica during the British Empire's zenith. This biographical novel delves into Rhys's challenging experiences in Edwardian England, 1920s Paris, and her complex feelings about returning to her Caribbean home, ultimately reflecting on themes of alienation and identity. Through this gripping narrative, Phillips sheds light on the broader impacts of colonialism while celebrating the legacy of one of the 20th century's most significant literary figures.
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