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Coda: The Woman of Colour and Living Memory.

  • Published In: Eighteenth Century Fiction, 2023, v. 35, n. 1. P. 133 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Adelaine, Addy 3 of 3

Abstract

This essay examines the significance of the 1808 novel *The Woman of Colour* through the personal narrative of a mixed-heritage Jamaican-English woman living in Bristol, UK, who connects her own identity and family history to the fictional character Olivia. The author explores how storytelling in Jamaican culture serves as a means of preserving history, identity, and resilience, contrasting this with the limited and Eurocentric history taught in British schools about colonialism and slavery. By tracing her ancestry and uncovering connections to Jamaican heritage, including possible links to the novel's historical inspirations, the essay highlights the complexities of mixed-race identity, the legacy of colonialism, and the importance of reclaiming marginalized histories. The concept of Sankofa, a Ghanaian symbol encouraging looking back to move forward, frames the author's journey of cultural rediscovery and self-understanding.

Additional Information

  • Source:Eighteenth Century Fiction. 2023/01, Vol. 35, Issue 1, p133
  • Document Type:Literary Criticism
  • Subject Area:Women's Studies and Feminism
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0840-6286
  • DOI:10.3138/ecf.35.1.133
  • Accession Number:160643550
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