Selvon, Sam
Ways of Sunlight (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241654538
- author:
- Selvon, Sam
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Ways of Sunlight is a poignant and humorous collection of stories that bring together two worlds in a powerful exploration of identity and community. With equal parts humour, sorrow and joy, Sam Selvon weaves a tapestry of vivid and immersive tales that continue to resonate with readers today.
Set against the backdrop of 1950s Trinidad and London, these stories reveal the complexities of life for immigrants and the determined individuals who shaped their communities. From the everyday struggles of village washerwomen to the resilience of the British Caribbean community, Selvon's writing shines with a distinct lightness that belies the depth of his characters' experiences.
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