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Original Essays | April 29, 2013

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The Marks of Birth (Karen and Michael Braziller Books)

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The Marks of Birth is set m the island of Barata, an imaginary Cuba, and portrays a family caught up in political events. When the revolutionary forces of Nicolas Campion seize power, Anton Garcia-Turner is forced to flee the island by boat. His arrival in Key West, and later in New York City, marks the beginning of the marvels and horrors he will encounter in el Norte and of his realization that his personal destiny can only be "fulfilled in blood." Beautifully written — with humor, intensity, and imaginative brilliance — The Marks of Birth is a powerful portrait of a people in exile.

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The Marks of Birth is set m the island of Barata, an imaginary Cuba, and portrays a family caught up in political events. When the revolutionary forces of Nicolas Campion seize power, Anton Garcia-Turner is forced to flee the island by boat. His arrival in Key West, and later in New York City, marks the beginning of the marvels and horrors he will encounter in el Norte and of his realization that his personal destiny can only be "fulfilled in blood." Beautifully written — with humor, intensity, and imaginative brilliance — The Marks of Birth is a powerful portrait of a people in exile.
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About the Author

Pablo Medina emigrated from Cuba to the United States when he was twelve. He teaches at The New School University in New York City.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780892552870
Author:
Medina, Pablo
Publisher:
Persea Books
Subject:
General
Subject:
Immigrants
Subject:
Caribbean Americans
Subject:
Domestic fiction
Subject:
New york (n.y.)
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Series:
Karen and Michael Braziller Books
Publication Date:
20030831
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Pages:
276
Dimensions:
9.12x6.00x.77 in. .87 lbs.
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"Synopsis" by , The Marks of Birth is set m the island of Barata, an imaginary Cuba, and portrays a family caught up in political events. When the revolutionary forces of Nicolas Campion seize power, Anton Garcia-Turner is forced to flee the island by boat. His arrival in Key West, and later in New York City, marks the beginning of the marvels and horrors he will encounter in el Norte and of his realization that his personal destiny can only be "fulfilled in blood." Beautifully written — with humor, intensity, and imaginative brilliance — The Marks of Birth is a powerful portrait of a people in exile.
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