![]() ![]() ” He asked himself on stage how he “ could tell a different story. He explained that black writers often “ take outlines of white heroism and paint it black. Not only did he want to write a book about remembering, he also wanted to write a book which would create a counter-story, affecting the memory of its readers. ![]() The novel becomes a quest in remembering and learning how to use said powers.Ĭoates spoke about the importance of memory on multiple occasions. ![]() Hiram has the gift of an extraordinary memory, the trigger for his powers, but the only thing he cannot remember is his mother. He and other characters in the novel, like Harriet Tubman, have magical powers which help them escape. 18 to speak about his latest work “ The Water Dancer ” (2019), a fictional work following protagonist Hiram as he recounts his escape from s lavery. The Chevalier Theater in Medford welcomed National Book Award Winner Ta-Nehisi Coates on Oct. ![]()
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