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Songs of frustration and defiance from African slaves and displaced Indian laborers are expressed in a harsh and lyrical Guyanese Creole far removed from contemporary English in these provocative Caribbean poems. An insightful critical apparatus of English translations surrounds these lyrics, shedding light on their meaning, while at the same time cleverly commenting on the impossibility of translating Creole and parodying critical attempts to explain and contextualize Caribbean poetry. Twenty years after the initial release of this work, the power of these poems and the self-fashioned critique that accompanies them remain a lively and vital part of Caribbean literature.
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About the Author
David Dabydeen is the author of Counting House, Disappearance, In a Harlot's Progress, and The Intended. He is the editor of The Black Presence in English Literature.
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Text: English, Creole
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- PublisherDangaroo Press
- Publication date1984
- ISBN 10 8788213080
- ISBN 13 9788788213089
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number2
- Number of pages72
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Trade Paperback. Condition: As New. Second Edition. Dangaroo Press, 1984. Trade Paperback. Second Edition. As New. Pristine inside and out. Not from a library. 72 pages. Winner of the 1984 Commonwealth Poetry Prize. Songs of frustration and defiance from African slaves and indentured Indian laborers are expressed in a lyrical Guyanese Creole in these provocative poems. An insightful critical apparatus of English translations surrounds these lyrics, shedding light on their meaning, while at the same time cleverly commenting on the impossibility of translating Creole and parodying critical attempts to explain and contextualize Caribbean poetry. Seller Inventory # RWARE0000000652
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Softcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Second Edition. Acclaimed Caribbean writer, poet, critic and scholar. Winner of the 1984 Commonwealth Poetry Prize. David Dabydeen was born and raised on a sugar plantation in Guyana. He read English at Cambridge and London Universities, completing his doctorate in 1982. A selection of these poems was awarded the Quiller-Couch Prize, Cambridge University, 1978. From the review in the Caribbean Times: "A pioneering moment in black expression. He takes the Creole language to new depths, exploring the human psyche at the edge of ecstasy and breakdown." A seminal book for those interested in or studying Caribbean literature, and other black colonial writing. From the 1000+ volume private collection of well-known Australian poet and author Guy Weller all of which are listed or will soon be listed on this site. Includes many hardcover Collected Poems from sought-after 20th century poets from all countries. Search Mr Pickwick's store on this site under category Poetry, or else do a Keyword search for the special keyword '"pickwickpoems" to display these as an isolated group. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 68. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Poetry; ISBN: 8788213080. ISBN/EAN: 9788788213089. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 3689. For further info on this title, click on the "Contact Seller" button within this listing. We will try to reply within 24 hours. Otherwise you can order right now (inclusive of shipping options) from the "Add to Basket" button to the right. Seller Inventory # 3689
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