Selvon, Sam
Moses Ascending
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241504390
- author:
- Selvon, Sam
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Moses Ascending by Sam Selvon is a humorous and thought-provoking novel about one man's struggles to maintain his sense of identity in the face of adversity. Originally a poor Caribbean immigrant, Moses has built a life for himself as a landlord in London, but his carefully constructed world is soon disrupted by a series of challenges. A Black Power group takes over the basement, an illegal people-smuggling ring is discovered upstairs, and Moses faces harassment from racist police. As these unruly forces threaten to demolish his castle in the air, Moses must confront the harsh realities of 1970s Britain. This novel, following characters from Selvon's The Lonely Londoners, offers a telling depiction of life in post-war Britain. With its blend of humor and social commentary, Moses Ascending is a compelling read that explores the complexities of identity, community, and belonging in a rapidly changing world.
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