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What is a principal theme of Manning's works?

  • Love

  • Murder Mysteries

  • Displacement and Alienation

  • Pure Fiction

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Displacement and alienation, prevalent themes in Manning’s writings, explore the human experience of feeling disconnected from one's surroundings or society. These sentiments often arise from significant changes or disruptions, such as immigration or cultural assimilation, reflecting Manning's own experiences as a child of Jamaican parents who immigrated to England.
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