Azariah Prayer edition by William C diGiacomantonio Hugh Broadus Literature Fiction eBooks
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Spring 1789 two men from the Deep South arrive in New York City, where the new federal government has just assembled. Neither Edmund Telfair nor his black manservant Abednego has ever been more than two days’ journey away from Savannah—or more than a few hours away from each other. Together they play politics by day . . . and lovers by night. But they enter this new world, with its vibrant African-American community and glittering “Republican Court,” only to discover the corrosive impact of a past that follows them—a past from which slaveholder and enslaved both reap a harvest of betrayal sown in the rice fields and battlefields of revolutionary Georgia. The freed slave Aaron’s chance encounter with the two strangers rekindles a secret vengeance against the Telfair family. Aided by the skillful manipulation of unsuspecting characters and unexpected opportunities, his plan ultimately converts Abednego into the rebellious “Azariah.” Edmund and Azariah’s relationship unravels against the backdrop of government crises, political maneuvering, and a city rapidly breaking free of its colonial past. When Edmund confronts the truth of Aaron’s secret by revealing a secret of his own, Azariah’s prayer turns into a curse that puts their own idyllic past forever out of reach. Flashbacks and alternating narrative voices reveal parallel versions of perception and memory, while actual historical documents tell the violent climax.
Azariah Prayer edition by William C diGiacomantonio Hugh Broadus Literature Fiction eBooks
I do not care for books about slavery as the subject of slavery fills me with anger and pain. I don't care if it's slavery in early America or, the slavery of Ancient Rome & Egypt, or the slavery taking in taking place right now in certain pockets of our world, I hate it. I believe that all men and women should be free to chart their own destiny.But, slavery happened, I cannot change that and there is nothing I can do about it. But, if I had a time machine I'd go back in time (over the 246 years of slavery) and plant IEDs (Improvised Explosive Device) in and around the Plantations and slave markets, hopefully blowing up a few slave owners, their families and overseers. I'd be a time travelling terrorist, bent on trying to wipe slavery from the timeline.
But, I decided to put my personal feelings aside and read this book Azariah's Prayer. I found Azariah's Prayer to be about how some slaves and freed blacks and their master, owner, employer sometimes could share an emotional, sexual and even romantic attachment. Some slaves and freed blacks were more important, loved, or well thought of, than others, thus received some sorts of better, kinder, gentler treatment; thus is the story of Abe, Mumbecc, Aaron and Ruth, slaves, freed blacks and runaways.
Abe was loved (physically & emotionally) by his master, Mumbecc was loved by all the people she cooked and cared for in the boarding house in which they lived and Ruth, the bi-racial runaway was loved for light that her inner sweetness generated. Aaron, an escaped slave residing in the North was loved (or rather lusted after) for his sexual prowess.
Of all the characters in this slave era soap opera, Aaron is my favorite as he is a realist. He reminds me of the character Sidney Poitier played in the 1957 film Band Of Angels that also starred Clark Gable and Yvonne DeCarlo. Azariah's Prayer reminds me of that film because Poitier's character, like the character Aaron in the book tries to make the other slaves get a more realistic perspective on slave master relationships, basically both characters say that all that, "you are the good negro, I love you like a member of the family" stuff that is sprouted by the benevolent master, is just a bunch of hooey. Aaron felt that If they loved you, you would not be enslaved (and have to endure all the pain that comes with it).
Misfortune befell several of the books white characters and the writer tried to elicit sympathy for them within the reader. But, I'm sad to say that I didn't feel for them at all, my attitude was they got what they deserved. I say this because several of the characters saw blacks as something less than human, equated to "playthings" or pets
Azariah's Prayer is well written historical fiction; the writers' knowledge of the period is astounding. So much so that I had to constantly remind myself that it was fiction as the writer's ability to mix real Colonial American folks like George Washington, places like New York, New Jersey & Georgia, and famous battles like those between the French, British and the Americans with fictitious shocking revelations, revenge, rape, love, erotica and murder was amazing. This mixture of real and unreal was superbly executed by the author.
William Charles DiGiacomantonio is a very descriptive writer; one can almost feel the sea storms he creates. You can smell his change of seasons, and you can see in your mind's eye the 18th century cityscapes and rugged landscapes that he creates. In a chapter describing three slaves running away in the night, through swamps and battles is riveting.
Now, having said that I must say that for those who enjoy stories about positive slave/servant master relationships (involving the benevolent master and good/intelligent negro), you will enjoy this book and the surprise shock ending will cause your jaw to drop. As for me.........where's my time machine and IEDs? I've got business in the Old South.
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Azariah Prayer edition by William C diGiacomantonio Hugh Broadus Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
Historical fiction is not a genre easily consumed by my quest for intellectualism and general literature savvy. However, I found Azariah’s Prayer to be a diamond-in-the-rough among this genre and a story which will effortlessly carry you back to the dawn of a new nation.
The major characters of the book, Edmund, Abe, and the good Dr. Dickinson paint a picture of the realities of discreet gay living during this time. Although the prognosis is bleak and grim, the characters march forward in love and lust to tell us their story. The strained relationship between plantation and slave owner, Edmund, and his man-servant Abe represents love lost in an era of awakening. Dr. Dickinson, who is flawed by his self-loathing will relate to many gay men today. Edmund also reminds us the growing pains faced by the fledgling country following the Revolutionary War and the scramble to unite a diverse landscape.
In all honesty, the book does start out a bit slow for my taste, almost (but not quite) like that of Nathaniel Hawthorne. In the author’s attempts to adequately portray this electric era, you are provided almost too much information to fully process what is actually going on. However, stick with it and learn about the minutiae, because it will become valuable and the pieces come together like a puzzle later in the story. At a point, the story picks up like a galloping horse and you will be unable to stop reading this fascinating tale. In letters to his father back home at Goshen (a rice plantation on the Georgia Sea Islands) you are provided a wealth of fascinating knowledge and insight about Edmund’s inner thoughts as well as the inner workings of the political realm. The letters served as my guideposts throughout and are genuinely a treat to the reader. Edmund’s letters home remain, by far, my favorite aspect of this literary gem.
Azariah’s Prayer exposes the blemished nature of the human condition and suddenly one realizes that this republic is still faced with many of the same questions that were asked 230 years ago. I put this book down with a new found appreciation and knowledge of this era as well as the constant struggle for love and acceptance faced by many today. For those interested in historical fiction (or those who may be new to the genre) and gay fiction, I would fully recommend Azariah’s Prayer as a great read that will transport you to a time not quite forgotten era.
The novel was spectacularly written of two men of the south and the experiences they faced in New York City at a time in history that was very volatile
In "Azariah's Prayer" the reader is immediately drawn in to the world of Edmund and Abe. Enough background is provided in the very beginning to get to know both characters as they arrive on the docks of NY, a different world and culture from their beloved Goshen of the South. A brilliant historical novel sprinkled with Biblical wisdom/familiarity on the fabric of social commentary. If one is looking for an entertaining and intriguing read, this is it!!!!!
I do not care for books about slavery as the subject of slavery fills me with anger and pain. I don't care if it's slavery in early America or, the slavery of Ancient Rome & Egypt, or the slavery taking in taking place right now in certain pockets of our world, I hate it. I believe that all men and women should be free to chart their own destiny.
But, slavery happened, I cannot change that and there is nothing I can do about it. But, if I had a time machine I'd go back in time (over the 246 years of slavery) and plant IEDs (Improvised Explosive Device) in and around the Plantations and slave markets, hopefully blowing up a few slave owners, their families and overseers. I'd be a time travelling terrorist, bent on trying to wipe slavery from the timeline.
But, I decided to put my personal feelings aside and read this book Azariah's Prayer. I found Azariah's Prayer to be about how some slaves and freed blacks and their master, owner, employer sometimes could share an emotional, sexual and even romantic attachment. Some slaves and freed blacks were more important, loved, or well thought of, than others, thus received some sorts of better, kinder, gentler treatment; thus is the story of Abe, Mumbecc, Aaron and Ruth, slaves, freed blacks and runaways.
Abe was loved (physically & emotionally) by his master, Mumbecc was loved by all the people she cooked and cared for in the boarding house in which they lived and Ruth, the bi-racial runaway was loved for light that her inner sweetness generated. Aaron, an escaped slave residing in the North was loved (or rather lusted after) for his sexual prowess.
Of all the characters in this slave era soap opera, Aaron is my favorite as he is a realist. He reminds me of the character Sidney Poitier played in the 1957 film Band Of Angels that also starred Clark Gable and Yvonne DeCarlo. Azariah's Prayer reminds me of that film because Poitier's character, like the character Aaron in the book tries to make the other slaves get a more realistic perspective on slave master relationships, basically both characters say that all that, "you are the good negro, I love you like a member of the family" stuff that is sprouted by the benevolent master, is just a bunch of hooey. Aaron felt that If they loved you, you would not be enslaved (and have to endure all the pain that comes with it).
Misfortune befell several of the books white characters and the writer tried to elicit sympathy for them within the reader. But, I'm sad to say that I didn't feel for them at all, my attitude was they got what they deserved. I say this because several of the characters saw blacks as something less than human, equated to "playthings" or pets
Azariah's Prayer is well written historical fiction; the writers' knowledge of the period is astounding. So much so that I had to constantly remind myself that it was fiction as the writer's ability to mix real Colonial American folks like George Washington, places like New York, New Jersey & Georgia, and famous battles like those between the French, British and the Americans with fictitious shocking revelations, revenge, rape, love, erotica and murder was amazing. This mixture of real and unreal was superbly executed by the author.
William Charles DiGiacomantonio is a very descriptive writer; one can almost feel the sea storms he creates. You can smell his change of seasons, and you can see in your mind's eye the 18th century cityscapes and rugged landscapes that he creates. In a chapter describing three slaves running away in the night, through swamps and battles is riveting.
Now, having said that I must say that for those who enjoy stories about positive slave/servant master relationships (involving the benevolent master and good/intelligent negro), you will enjoy this book and the surprise shock ending will cause your jaw to drop. As for me.........where's my time machine and IEDs? I've got business in the Old South.
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