And so we spread death everywhere. But that sacred hunger we spoke of justifies all. The trade is lawful, they say, and that is enough. Introduction Barry Unsworth’s Sacred Hunger, winner of the 1992 Booker Prize, is a masterful narrative that dives deep into the economic and moral complexities of the 18th-century transatlantic slave trade. With its dual narratives and vivid portrayal of human greed, ambition, and frailty, the novel weaves historical detail with profound thematic exploration, highlighting the corrosive effects of unchecked capitalism and the relentless pursuit of profit. Through its intricate storytelling, Unsworth crafts a compelling and thought-provoking meditation on humanity’s darker impulses. Synopsis The story primarily follows the ill-fated voyage of the Liverpool Merchant, a slaving ship commanded by the tyrannical Saul Thurso. The ship is financed by William Kemp, a merchant whose ambitions for wealth blind him to the human suffering wrought by the ...
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