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Island is a World, An
A novel of a personal and intellectual quest in postwar Trinidad.
In the post-war Caribbean colony, as an earlier generation thinks of returning to India, Foster, a young man, goes to England and Rufus his brother leaves for the United States, each in search of himself and his world.
Combining his characteristic humour with a vivid sense of place, Selvon’s An Island is a World tells a moving story of personal and intellectual quest in our time.
With an introduction by Kenneth Ramchand.
“Selvon writes with great charm.” —The New York Times
“A … lyrical, moving writer.” —New Statesman
“His evocative descriptions . . . his humourous affectionate portrayal of character and his subtle use of folklore . . . are evidence of a master yarn-spinner.” —The Globe and Mail
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Dimensions:
304 Pages
8.60in * 5.60in * .75in
420.00gr
Published:
August 15, 2019
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ISBN:
9781774150047
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Language:
eng
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