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My Brother

memoir by Kincaid
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My Brother (1997) is a memoir by Jamaica Kincaid that recounts the death of her younger brother, Devon Drew, from AIDS. Kincaid's work often explores themes of family relationships, postcolonialism, and feminism, characterized by a blend of lyricism and anger. Her writing frequently draws from her experiences in Antigua and her upbringing.12

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