Through the tension of jazz/folk rhythm, through historical flashbacks, and excursions to Europe, New York and Africa, the poet interweaves the past and present of his Caribbean homeland - its natural beauty, its violent history, the values that sustain its people - into a vigorous and distinctive poetic statement.
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Here for the first time in a single volume is Edward Brathwaite's Caribbean trilogy - Rights of Passage, Masks, and Islands - a brilliant exploration of the predicament of the contemporary New World Negro. Through the tension of jazz/folk rhythm, through historical flashbacks, and excursions to Europe, New York and Africa, the poet interweaves the past and present of his Caribbean homeland - its natural beauty, its violent history, the values that sustain its people - into a vigorous and distinctive poetic statement.
Through the tension of jazz/folk rhythm, through historical flashbacks, and excursions to Europe, New York and Africa, the poet interweaves the past and present of his Caribbean homeland - its natural beauty, its violent history, the values that sustain its people - into a vigorous and distinctive poetic statement.
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Vendeur : East Kent Academic, Bridge, Canterbury, KENT, Royaume-Uni
Soft cover. Etat : Good. Sticky label on front cover. History lecturer in the University of the West Indies brings together his trilogy of poetry volumes, an exploration of the predicament of New World black people. 275 pages. Quoted postage for UK 2nd class tracked postage. Overseas at least £7.65. Postage to EU countries about double the Overseas postage at least double the Overseas postage (because we idiotically voted for Brexit!). N° de réf. du vendeur 8135
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Vendeur : The Book Place, Atlantic Shores, Christ Church, Barbade
Soft cover. Etat : Fair. Tanning to covers and pages, foxing to page edges otherwise pages clean and binding sound. N° de réf. du vendeur 002676
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Vendeur : Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. Presents an exploration of the predicament of the contemporary New World Negro. This work interweaves the state of the Caribbean homeland, its natural beauty, its violent history, the values that sustain its people, into a poetic statement through the tension of jazz/folk rhythm, through historical flashbacks, and more. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: YQE. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 199 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 310. Clean copy with light shelfwear and age. 1981. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. N° de réf. du vendeur KGS0005945
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Vendeur : Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irlande
Etat : Very Good. Presents an exploration of the predicament of the contemporary New World Negro. This work interweaves the state of the Caribbean homeland, its natural beauty, its violent history, the values that sustain its people, into a poetic statement through the tension of jazz/folk rhythm, through historical flashbacks, and more. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: YQE. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 199 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 310. Clean copy with light shelfwear and age. 1981. paperback. . . . . N° de réf. du vendeur KGS0005945
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Vendeur : HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! N° de réf. du vendeur S_484124242
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Vendeur : ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Fair. No Jacket. Cover and binding are worn but intact. A reading copy in fair condition. Front end paper has previous owners name; interior pages throughout have notes and underlines in pencil. Secure packaging for safe delivery. N° de réf. du vendeur 1680348459
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Vendeur : YESIBOOKSTORE, MIAMI, FL, Etats-Unis
paperback. Etat : As New. N° de réf. du vendeur 0199111030-VB
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Vendeur : ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Secure packaging for safe delivery. N° de réf. du vendeur 1588331472
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Vendeur : GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. N° de réf. du vendeur 96A82_33_0199111030
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