Walrond, Eric/ Rampersad,
Tropic Death
- ISBN 13:
- 9780871403353
- author:
- Walrond, Eric/ Rampersad,
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Liveright
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 150mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Eric Walrond's Tropic Death is a poignant and powerful collection of stories that explore the lives of everyday people, set against the vibrant backdrop of the Caribbean. First published in 1926, this book of stories offers a unique and unflinching portrayal of life in the region, tackling themes of skin color and class with remarkable compassion and insight. Growing up in the Caribbean, Walrond drew on his own experiences to create a rich and evocative world of characters, from men working in stone quarries to women tending gardens and caring for their children. His writing is marked by a striking use of dialect and a deep understanding of the people and places he writes about. With an elegant introduction by Arnold Rampersad, Tropic Death is a long-overdue rediscovery of a remarkable writer and his remarkable work.
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