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In *Krik? Krak!* Edwidge Danticat presents ten stories rooted in Haitian narrative tradition, guided by the oral exchange of “Krik?” and “Krak!”. The tales capture the harsh realities and hopeful ideals of ordinary Haitians living under the brutal Duvalier regime, highlighting the tension between desire and oppressive circumstances.
First publish date: February 2000
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Edwidge Danticat
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