About the book
90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books
‘I walked in a daze of illusions toward my future.’
Deeply felt and told with an intrepid spirit, Tales from the Heart are the intimate, formative stories from the childhood of the legendary Caribbean writer, Maryse Condé.
These affecting vignettes follow Condé’s early encounters with love, grief, friendship, as she navigates the pernicious legacy of slavery and colonialism in her home of Guadeloupe and as a student in Paris.
Editions of Tales from the Heart
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241752432
- EBook
- ISBN 9781837310630
Read an Excerpt
90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books
‘I walked in a daze of illusions toward my future.’
Deeply felt and told with an intrepid spirit, Tales from the Heart are the intimate, formative stories from the childhood of the legendary Caribbean writer, Maryse Condé.
These affecting vignettes follow Condé’s early encounters with love, grief, friendship, as she navigates the pernicious legacy of slavery and colonialism in her home of Guadeloupe and as a student in Paris.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tales from the Heart about?
90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books
‘I walked in a daze of illusions toward my future.’
Deeply felt and told with an intrepid spirit, Tales from the Heart are the intimate, formative stories from the childhood of the legendary Caribbean writer, Maryse Condé.
These affecting vignettes follow Condé’s early encounters with love, grief, friendship, as she navigates the pernicious legacy of slavery and colonialism in her home of Guadeloupe and as a student in Paris.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Tales from the Heart?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Essays
Where can I read a sample of Tales from the Heart?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241752432
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Tales from the Heart?
Maryse Condé
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Tales from the Heart is available as paperback(ISBN 9780241752432) and ebook(ISBN 9781837310630)
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