antigua

Presents biographical information about the West Indian author Jamaica Kincaid, examining her themes of loss and betrayal, discussing her style and use of language, and analyzing in detail, her books "At the Bottom of the River, " "Annie John, " "Lucy, " and "A Small Place.".

An extended essay on the British West Indies island of Antigua, the author's home, describing its scenery, its people, and its history, and discussing the impacts of colonization and tourism.

A fictional account of a young girl's coming of age in Antigua, from a doted upon childhood to an adolescence fraught with events and alliances leading her away from mutual complacent acceptance.

Elaine, one of the many illegitimate daughters of Mr. Potter, an illiterate and unreflective man who worked as a chauffeur on the island of Antigua, tells about his life and death.

A description of the island and people of Antigua in the British West Indies.

A collection of thirty primary documents and commentary that provide insight into the historical, social, and cultural contexts of Jamaica Kincaid's 1985 novel "Annie John," with study questions, topics for research papers, and lists of further reading.

A fictional account of a young girl's coming of age in Antigua.

An extended essay on the British West Indies island of Antigua, the author's home, describing its scenery, its people, and its history, and discussing the impacts of colonization and tourism.