Calypso in London

Name: Calypso in London
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241630877
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By Sam Selvon

Series: Little Clothbound Classics

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Calypso in London by Sam Selvon tells the vibrant story of a Trinidadian musician who arrives in London with dreams of making it big. Set against the backdrop of the dynamic calypso scene, the narrative explores themes of identity, belonging, and cultural exchange as he navigates the bustling city, encountering various characters and challenges along the way. This tale captures the essence of immigrant life and the pursuit of dreams in a foreign land.
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241630877

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 117.0mm

Height: 168.0mm

Weight: 186g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Sam Selvon was born in San Fernando (Trinidad) in 1923 and worked in his homeland as a wireless operator and reporter. In 1950 he left Trinidad for the UK, where he established himself as a writer with A Brighter Sun (1952). Many other books followed, including his best-known novel, The Lonely Londoners (1956), and its two sequels, Moses Ascending (1975) and Moses Migrating (1983). He moved to Canada in the late 1970s and died in 1994.

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