Of Age and Innocence (Caribbean Modern Classics) [Paperback]

George Lamming (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 30, 2011 | ISBN-10: 1845231457 | ISBN-13: 978-1845231453

An insightful exploration of the nature of race and ethnicity in colonial and postcolonial Caribbean societies, this tale follows the charismatic Isaac Shepherd, who returns to the island of San Cristobal to lead an independence movement that unites the island’s diverse groups against the colonial establishment. However, mutual suspicions arise as the groups fail to communicate openly about their different perspectives on colonialism, making them all vulnerable. Paralleling the world of political turmoil is the bond between Ma Shepherd, Isaac's mother, and the sons of the sparring politicians, including the white son of a reactionary chief of police. Tense and tragic, this novel delves into the implications of ethnic difference as it investigates the process of perception, communication, and knowledge.

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About the Author

George Lamming is a professor and the author of several Caribbean novels, including The Emigrants, In the Castle of My Skin, Natives of My Person, Season of Adventure, and Water with Berries, and of the seminal prose work, The Pleasures of Exile.

Product Details

• Paperback: 436 pages
• Publisher: Peepal Tree Press Ltd. (March 30, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1845231457
• ISBN-13: 978-1845231453
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,697,737 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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