Johnson, Linton Kwesi

Time Come: Selected Prose

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ISBN 13:: 9781035006335
author:: Johnson, Linton Kwesi
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Picador
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 336
Dimensions:: 20.3 x 12.7 x 2.5 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, Composers & Musicians, Biography,
Condition:: New
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Linton Kwesi Johnson's Time Come is a powerful collection of prose that offers a unique insight into Black British history and culture. Spanning decades, these selected works draw on Johnson's own Jamaican roots and Caribbean history to explore the politics of race that continue to inform the Black British experience.

From reflections on music as a creative response to oppression, to penetrating appraisals of literature and art, Time Come is a panorama of an exceptional life. This collection underscores Johnson's enduring importance in Britain's cultural history and reminds us of his brilliant legacy.

With its incisive and engaging pieces, Time Come is a book that will be savoured and re-read by those interested in politics, culture, and social justice. A necessary addition to any library, this collection offers a unique perspective on the Black British experience.

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