Introduction to West Indian Poetry

Klappentext This introduction to West Indian poetry is written for readers making their first approach to the poetry of the Caribbean written in English. It offers a comprehensive literary history from the 1920s to the 1980s! with particular attention to the relationship of West Indian poetry to European! African and American literature. Close readings of individual poems give detailed analysis of social and cultural issues at work in the writing. Laurence Breiner's exposition speaks powerfully about the defining forces in Caribbean culture from colonialism to resistance and decolonization. Zusammenfassung An introductory study for readers making their first approach to poetry in English written in the Caribbean. Offers a comprehensive literary history! socio-cultural contexts! and relationships with European! African and American literature. Speaks powerfully about defining forces in Caribbean culture from colonialism to resistance and decolonization. Inhaltsverzeichnis Map of the Caribbean; Preface; Chronology for Anglophone Caribbean poetry; 1. West Indian poetry and its audience; 2. The Caribbean neighbourhood; 3. Overview of West Indian literary histories; 4. The relation to 'Europe'; 5. The relation to 'Africa'; 6. The relation to 'America'; Guide to further reading.

Product details

• Authors: Laurence A. Breiner, Laurence A. (Boston University) Breiner, Breiner Laurence A.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.09.1998
• EAN: 9780521587129
• ISBN: 978-0-521-58712-9
• No. of pages: 288
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies; English, Africa, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, Caribbean islands, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Literary studies: poetry & poets, Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000, Literary studies: poetry and poets