Jean Rhys

Dominican-British novelist, Wide Sargasso Sea

Jean Rhys - Dominican-British novelist, Wide Sargasso Sea
Born

August 24th, 1890
134 years ago

Died

May 14th, 1979
45 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Dominica

Links & References

Born in 1890, the author spent early years in Dominica before moving to England. The literary career began with short stories and novels in the 1920s. A significant work, Wide Sargasso Sea, published in 1966, is a prequel to Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, exploring themes of colonialism and identity. The narrative is centered around Antoinette Cosway, a Creole woman confronting cultural and racial tensions in Jamaica. Rhys faced struggles with personal life and mental health, influencing her writing style and themes. Later works include Good Morning, Midnight and Voyage in the Dark.

Wrote Wide Sargasso Sea

Published Good Morning, Midnight

Authored Voyage in the Dark

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