The Polished Hoe
Critique • Quotes
First editionFirst publication
2002
Literary form
Novel
Genres
Literary
Writing language
English
Author's country
Canada
Length
Approx. 160,000 words
Notable lines
"My name is Mary. People in this Village call me Mary-Mathilda. Or, Tilda, for short. To my mother I was Mary-girl. My names I am christen with are Mary Gertrude Mathilda, but I dzon;t use Gertrude, bercause my maid has the same name. My surname that people 'bout here uses, is either Paul, or Bellfeels, depending on who you speak to..."
— First lines
Slaves is slaves. Bimshire slaves are Bimshire slaves.
I thought it was the heavens talking to me. In times of natural disasters and fear, the very times become supernatural, like in the Bible.
Going down, he counts thirteen soft, carpeted safe steps, watches the way her body descends, and he smells the fragrance of her perfume that lingers.
— Last line
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