Inspired by The Tempest, Indigo traces the scars of colonialism across continents, family blood-lines and three centuries. Rich, sensual and magical in its use of myths and fairytales Indigo explores the intertwined histories of the Everard family and the imaginary Caribbean island where Ariel, Caliban, and his mother, the healer and dyer of indigo, Sycorax once lived.
| ISBN: | 9780099154518 |
| Publication date: | 18th February 1993 |
| Author: | Marina Warner |
| Publisher: | Vintage an imprint of Vintage Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 416 pages |
| Genres: |
Traditional stories, myths and fairy tales Historical Fiction Sagas Historical fantasy Modern and Contemporary Fiction Family Drama Narrative theme: displacement, exile, migration Narrative theme: Social issues Colonialism and imperialism |