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“Having no name to call on was having no past; having no past pointed to the fissure between the past and the present. That fissure is represented in the Door of No Return: that place where our ancestors departed one world for another; the Old World for the New. The place where all names were forgotten and all beginnings recast.”

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Book:A Map to the Door of No Return
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A Map to the Door of No Return

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Dionne Brand
Dionne Brand

Dionne Brand is a renowned Canadian poet known for her unique poetic style and profound insights into social issues. Her work blends personal experiences, historical and cultural elements, showcasing rich emotions and deep thought. more

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