Corregidora
Book • 2025
Gayl Jones's "Corregidora" is a powerful novella exploring the intergenerational trauma of slavery and its impact on Black women.
The story centers on Ursa, a contemporary Black woman haunted by the legacy of her ancestors.
Jones masterfully weaves together themes of family, sexuality, and the enduring effects of historical violence.
The novel's exploration of trauma and its relationship to identity is a key element of its analysis.
"Corregidora" is considered a seminal work in Black feminist literature.
The story centers on Ursa, a contemporary Black woman haunted by the legacy of her ancestors.
Jones masterfully weaves together themes of family, sexuality, and the enduring effects of historical violence.
The novel's exploration of trauma and its relationship to identity is a key element of its analysis.
"Corregidora" is considered a seminal work in Black feminist literature.
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Mentioned by Asia Adomanis in the context of discussing the book 'Other Lovings' and its analysis of the novella.
Seulghee Lee, "Other Lovings: An Afroasian American Theory of Life" (Ohio State UP, 2025)
