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Omai

by R. M. Connaughton · 2005

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This is the vivid account of the tragedy of England's first black celebrity, the 'noble savage' who became the toast of London society only to be spurned by his own people. But, as the subject of Reynolds' most celebrated painting, Omai has achieved immortality.

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