Salt

Name: Salt
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SKU: 9780571192946
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By Earl Lovelace

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Salt by Earl Lovelace, set in Trinidad, delves into postcolonial themes by exploring the lives of a community seeking identity and freedom amidst lingering societal influences from slavery and colonialism. The narrative intertwines personal stories with historical context, capturing a vivid tapestry of struggle and hope. Lovelace's prose deeply reflects the resilience and cultural richness of Caribbean life.
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You might like this book if you appreciate stories that delve into post-colonial life, with vibrant characters and a rich cultural backdrop. The narrative offers a compelling exploration of identity, tradition, and the struggles for independence and self-definition in the Caribbean, all told with Earl Lovelace's distinctive prose.

Salt

Salt is an extraordinary tour de force by one of the pre-eminent literary presences in the Caribbean, a novel which explores like none before it the intermingling of cultures that is the contemporary West Indian experience.

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Winner of the Commonwealth Writers Prize

'An amazingly vivid and joyful novel.' - The Times

Alford, the youngest son of a poor farm worker, has risen above his class to become a schoolteacher. He, like many young people in Trinidad, dreams of heading to England for a better life. Idealistic and determined, Alford travels to the capital to campaign for his community and, suddenly a local hero, it seems anything is possible. Or is it?

Salt tells the story of a country through an unforgettable cast of characters, striving with wit and passion to make sense of life in an evolving homeland.

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Salt by Earl Lovelace impressively explores themes of identity, community, and cultural dynamics in Trinidad. Reviewers praise Lovelace's rich storytelling and his ability to vividly depict the Caribbean setting, offering an insightful look at postcolonial society. The novel's engaging narrative and complex characters have been noted as compelling, leading to an evocative and thought-provoking reading experience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571192946

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 January 1998

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main - Re-issue

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 215g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Earl Lovelace was born in Toco, Trinidad, and has spent most of his life on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. He has been a journalist, been Writer-in-Residence at the University of the West Indies and at universities in the United States and Britain, and has given lectures, readings and participated in conferences internationally.His books have been translated into German, Dutch, French and Hungarian, and his short stories have been widely anthologized. His books include While Gods Are Falling, winner of the BP Independence Award, the Caribbean classic The Dragon Can't Dance, and Salt, which won the 1997 Commonwealth Writers Prize.