Phillips, Caryl
Foreigners: Three English Lives
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099488859
- author:
- Phillips, Caryl
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Caryl Phillips' Foreigners Three English Lives is a powerful exploration of the complexities of identity and belonging. This hybrid work combines reportage, fiction, and historical fact to tell the stories of three men whose lives were shaped by their experiences as outsiders in England. Their stories are told in distinct voices, each one shedding light on the drama and tragedy that underpinned their lives. Phillips' work delves into themes of identity, race, and the human cost of societal expectations, creating a nuanced and thought-provoking portrait of three individuals whose lives were marked by struggle and hardship. Through these narratives, Phillips sheds light on the often-overlooked experiences of those who have been marginalized or excluded from mainstream society. This is a book that will resonate with anyone interested in exploring the complexities of identity and belonging in modern England.