{"title":"Jamaica Kincaid","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Jamaica Kincaid collection, featuring a selection of insightful and thought-provoking works by the acclaimed author. Jamaica Kincaid, originally from Antigua, is celebrated for her evocative writing style and her ability to weave personal narratives with broader cultural themes. Her works often explore issues such as identity, family, and post-colonialism, presenting them in a way that is both intimate and universally relatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her compelling books, you will find \u003cem\u003ePutting Myself Together\u003c\/em\u003e, a testament to her skill in blending the personal with the artistic. This collection will take you on a journey through themes of self-exploration and cultural identity, offering a rich tapestry of emotional depth and cultural insights that only Kincaid can deliver. Perfect for those interested in Arts \u0026amp; Culture, these books are a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the personal and cultural narratives that shape our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover Jamaica Kincaid's profound storytelling and exceptional mastery of language through these engaging works, each guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"putting-myself-together-by-jamaica-kincaid-9781035036103","title":"Putting Myself Together","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA landmark collection of essays by the iconic writer Jamaica Kincaid.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘An unaffectedly sumptuous, irresistible writer’\u003c\/em\u003e - Susan Sontag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘What a writer’\u003c\/em\u003e - Ali Smith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Both a daughter of Brontë and Woolf and her own inimitable self’\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'If you are new to Kincaid, I envy you’\u003c\/em\u003e - Jackie Kay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat’s the way I write. It’s never going to stop. And the more it makes people annoyed the more I will do it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJamaica Kincaid was born Elaine Potter Richardson in Antigua in 1949. She has always been herself. Her work began to be published after she moved to New York at the age of nineteen, and by 1974 she was contributing to \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e’s ‘Talk of the Town’ column, where she later became a staff writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a blazing collection that spans more than five decades of Jamaica Kincaid’s writing. From Muhammad Ali, Diana Ross, gardening and motherhood, to colonialism and the act of writing, \u003cem\u003ePutting Myself Together\u003c\/em\u003e shows how this witty and fearless writer became one of the most remarkable and influential voices of a generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46837288173804,"sku":"9781035036103","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13881793482556.jpg?v=1758602973"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jamaica-kincaid.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}