West Indian intellectuals in Britain (Studies in Imperialism, 49) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0719064759 ISBN 13: 9780719064753

Publisher: Manchester University Press, 2003

Synopsis

The first comprehensive discussion of the major Caribbean thinkers who came to Britain. Written in an accessible, lively style, with a range of wonderful and distinguished authors. Key book for thinking about the future of multicultural Britain; study thus far has concentrated on Caribbean literature and how authors ‘write back’ to Britain – this book is the first to consider how they ‘think back’ to Britain. A book of the moment - nothing comparable on the Carribean influence on Britain.. Discusses the influence, amongst others, of C. L. R. James, Una Marson, George Lamming, Jean Rhys, Claude McKay and V. S. Naipaul.

About this title

About the Author:

Bill Schwarz teaches at Goldsmiths College, University of London

Review:

"This is a fine collection and its significance lies in several areas. West Indian intellectuals were important actors in the drama that was to change the face of Britain, both because they adopted and reformulated British ideas about culture, and because they brought with them important cultural texts, including novels, poems and essays."--Simon Gikandi, University of Michigan

About this edition

• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0719064759
• ISBN 13: 9780719064753
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 272
• Editor: Schwarz Bill