Of Age and Innocence

Lamming, George

ISBN 10: 1845231457 / ISBN 13: 9781845231453

Published by Peepal Tree Press, 2011

About this Item

Dust jacket in good condition. First edition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Former owner's name, otherwise unmarked. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Of Age and Innocence
• Publisher: Peepal Tree Press
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845231457
• ISBN 13: 9781845231453
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Weight: 1.15 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

George Lamming is a professor and the author of several Caribbean novels, including The Emigrants, In the Castle of My Skin, Natives of My Person, Season of Adventure, and Water with Berries, and of the seminal prose work, The Pleasures of Exile.