The Wine of Astonishment

The Wine of Astonishment
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Publisher : Waveland Press
Total Pages : 165
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ISBN-10 : 9781478622604
ISBN-13 : 1478622601
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Book Synopsis The Wine of Astonishment by : Earl Lovelace

Download or read book The Wine of Astonishment written by Earl Lovelace and published by Waveland Press. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wine of Astonishment is a powerful and heart-wrenching story of the persecution of Spiritual Baptists during British colonial rule in Trinidad from 1917 to 1951. The novel, situated in the remote village of Bonasse, is narrated by Eva, a middle-aged peasant and member of the Baptist Church. Her insider view, conveyed in Trinidadian Creole, pulls readers into the communal character of the Church, the oppression of West Indian people, political corruption, and the disparate motivations of community members. Earl Lovelace’s poignant novel placed him in the front ranks of Caribbean writers and established his international reputation. His well-crafted tale of change and perseverance connects us with authentic, complicated characters who struggle to exercise their freedom and retain their identity. Through their experiences of hope, betrayal, and humiliation we gain a better understanding of ethnic and religious strife and West Indian culture.


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