An examination of the effects of colonialism on those who are held in check
An autobiographical novel of race and class by one of the leading Black writers of the 20th century.
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Caribbean novelist George Lamming's classic novel of magic, politics, and cultural identity
The Longman Caribbean Writers Series comprises of many classic novels, short stories and plays by the best known Caribbean authors, together with works of the highest quality from new writers.[...]
George Lamming, one of the towering figures of Caribbean letters, has been a tireless advocate for the full sovereignty of the region for the past half-century. Through his writing he acted as witness and conscience to the movement for independence. He held the conviction that a passion inspired by [...]