Black Lightning - Couverture souple

Mais, Roger

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0435985841 ISBN 13 : 9780435985844

Editeur : Pearson Education Limited, 1983

Synopsis

Jake, an artist and a blacksmith, is gifted but inadequate. He struggles with his desire to confront human imperfection. By the author of "The Hills Were Joyful Together" and "Brother Man".

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

An iconic novel by a rebellious author and political activist.

Part of Peepal Tree s Caribbean Modern Classics series, Black Lightning is the third and final novel by Roger Mais, originally published in 1955, the year of his death.

Set in the Jamaican countryside, it follows the story of Jack, a sculptor and blacksmith who idolises the biblical Samson as a figure of man s independence. Setting out to carve a tribute to Samson in mahogany, Jack is soon beset by the break-up of hismarriage, and a lightning strike that leaves him blind. What follows is a heart-rending tale of humanity, of finding one s way, and of friendship in adversity.

Biographie de l'auteur

Roger Mais was a celebrated literary journalist and active proponent of Jamaican nationalism, whose published criticisms of Winston Churchill's imperialist ideology led to his imprisonment on charges of sedition. He is the author of "Brother Man" and "The Hills Were Joyful Together."

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson Education Limited
• Date d'édition: 1983
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0435985841
• ISBN 13: 9780435985844
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 159
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible