caribbean literature (english)

Profiles more than thirty Caribbean and Black African writers of the twentieth century, presenting primary and secondary bibliographies and illustrated biographical essays that chronicle each writer's career in detail.

Analyzes the texts, religious rites, economic exchanges, dance, and music of the Middle Passage, the transatlantic journey of African slaves.

Examines the works of a variety of authors including a concise biography, critical extracts, and bibliography of the author's separate publications: Phyllis Shand Allfrey, Erna Brodber, Michelle Cliff, Merle Collins, Edwidge Danticat, Zee Edgell, Beryl Gilroy, Merle Hodge, Jamaica Kincaid, Paule Marshall, Jean Rhys, Olive Senior.

Contains eleven essays in which the authors provide critical perspectives on the works of twentieth-century Caribbean writer Jamaica Kincaid, and includes a chronology, notes on the contributors, and a bibliography.

Provides brief biographical information on twelve Caribbean women writers and discusses their work through critical excerpts. Includes a bibliography of works written by each featured author.

Rhymes, chants, and games of Afro-Caribbean origin.