| Of Age and Innocence Contributor(s): Lamming, George (Author) |
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ISBN: 1845231457 ISBN-13: 9781845231453 Publisher: Peepal Tree Press OUR PRICE: $26.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Literary |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Series: Caribbean Modern Classics |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 5.3" W x 7.9" (1.10 lbs) 436 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |