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Brother Man
About this book
''Brother Man'' (1954) by Jamaican author Roger Mais (died 1955), is the author's best-known work.
Set in "The Lane" in the slums, the story follows John Power, known as Brother Man.
An honest cobbler and healer, John Power lives a peaceful life according to his faith, eventually being viewed as a prophet or Christ-like figure by the community.
Papacita, a violent local enforcer, grows jealous of Brother Man's influence and his relationship with Minette, a young woman Brother Man rescued from the streets.
The narrative functions as a modern allegory of Christ, depicting Brother Man's rise as a healer, his eventual betrayal by those he helped, and his symbolic "crucifixion" and persecution by the community.
The novel often delves into the psychological and social pressures of Jamaican urban life, functioning as a compassionate look at the dispossessed.
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