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9. Augustown & Home Cooking

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Augustown: Exploring Magical Realism and Social Divisions

This chapter discusses the book 'Augustown' by Kai Miller, exploring themes of magical realism, social divisions, and racial tensions in the village of Augustown, Jamaica. The speakers highlight the multiple narratives and time jumps in the novel, praising its cohesion and storytelling. They also delve into the concept of fantasy becoming reality through belief and its connection to race and class.

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