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Spirit Theft and Spirit Possession in Erna Brodber’s Myal and Louisiana
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This chapter examines the second and third novels by Erna Brodber, Myal and Louisiana. The ideas of spirit possession and spirit theft are the main themes of the two novels. In both novels, the power of African-derived spiritual religions—Myal, Kumina, and Voudoun—confront the religions of Obeah and Pocomania.
Title: Spirit Theft and Spirit Possession in Erna Brodber’s Myal and Louisiana
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This chapter examines the second and third novels by Erna Brodber, Myal and Louisiana.
The ideas of spirit possession and spirit theft are the main themes of the two novels.
In both novels, the power of African-derived spiritual religions—Myal, Kumina, and Voudoun—confront the religions of Obeah and Pocomania.
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