The Penguin Book of Caribbean Short Stories
Author | : Edward Archibald Markham |
Publisher | : Penguin Group |
Total Pages | : 476 |
Release | : 1996 |
ISBN-10 | : UTEXAS:059173005189587 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book The Penguin Book of Caribbean Short Stories written by Edward Archibald Markham and published by Penguin Group. This book was released on 1996 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spanning the history of Caribbean writing, this meticulously compiled collection of 40 short stories includes pre-Columbian legends and myths from India and Africa, and many stories that are an evocative reminder of the turbulent history of the region. Authors featured include Andrew Salkey, Jean Rhys, V.S. Naipaul, Jamaica Kincaid, and Lawrence Scott, among others. A major anthology reflecting the diversity and richness of Caribbean writing.