| University of Hunger: Collected Poems & Selected Prose Contributor(s): Carter, Carter (Author), Robinson, Gemma (Editor) |
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ISBN: 185224710X ISBN-13: 9781852247102 Publisher: Bloodaxe Books OUR PRICE: $21.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2006 Annotation: The Guyanese poet Martin Carter (1927-97) was one of the foremost Caribbean writers of the 20th century and is considered a father figure of modern Caribbean poetry. Twice imprisoned by the colonial government of British Guiana in the 1950s, he became a minister in Guyana's first independent government during the 60s, representing his country at the United Nations. Disillusioned after three years, he resigned to live "simply as a poet, remaining with the people." Wise, angry, and hopeful, Carter's poetry voices a life lived in times of crisis. This helpfully annotated collection is the first of its kind and includes key essays on race, colonialism, political action and the role of the poet in a postcolonial society. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | Caribbean & Latin American |
| Dewey: 811.54 |
| LCCN: 2006389165 |
| Physical Information: 0.86" H x 5.54" W x 8.48" (1.08 lbs) 320 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Caribbean & West Indies |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Guyanese poet Martin Carter (1927-97) was one of the greatest Caribbean writers of the 20th century. This collection of his selected poems and prose discusses race, colonialism, political action and the role of the poet in a postcolonial society. |