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A Caribbean Dozen John Agard

A Caribbean Dozen By John Agard

A Caribbean Dozen by John Agard


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Summary

A rich and diverse anthology collecting the work of thirteen leading Caribbean poets.

A Caribbean Dozen Summary

A Caribbean Dozen: Poems from 13 Caribbean Poets by John Agard

A rich and diverse anthology collecting the work of thirteen leading Caribbean poets.

Infused with the flavours and rhythms of Trinidad, Guyana, Jamaica, Barbados and the Bahamas, A Caribbean Dozen vividly evokes the childhood memories of the Caribbean's finest poets: Valerie Bloom, Faustin Charles, Telcine Turner, David Campbell, Opal Palmer Adisa, Marc Matthews, Dionne Brand, Pamela Mordecai, John Lyons, Frank Collymore, James Berry, Grace Nichols and John Agard. There are over fifty poems in this magical collection and introductions to each of the thirteen poets, as well as biographies and an easy-reference index. The book is illustrated in black and white by collage artist and painter Cathie Felstead.

A Caribbean Dozen Reviews

Vivid, buzzing with energy, great rhymes and inventive illustrations, A Caribbean Dozen is a cornerstone anthology. Brian Patten, The Guardian A sumptuous volume. Here are poems and illustrations full of sensuous delight ... Steeped in sunlight, the book has great vigour, visual alertness and a powerful sense of rhythm ... a magical collection. The Daily Telegraph The pick of the season... Forget the ads for Caribbean holidays and feel what it's like in the words of people who were born there. Michael Rosen A great treat. The dozen in the title refers to the thirteen poets who are featured... An excellent introduction to Caribbean poetry. Morag Styles, Book for Keeps A real cracker. The Independent on Sunday

About John Agard

John Agard and Grace Nichols were brought up in Guyana and moved to Britain in 1977. Both are well-known writers and performers of poetry. Their poetry collections for Walker are Under the Moon and Over the Sea (9781406309591) - Winner of the CLPE Poetry Award - and From Mouth to Mouth (9780744583830). A new collection of nonsense poems from all around the world (Pumpkin Grumpkin) is publishing in September 2011. John and Grace live in Sussex.

Cathie Felstead is an illustrator whose titles include South and North, East and West (9781406309188). She visited the Caribbean to inspire her illustrations in this collection; she lives in Hertfordshire.

Additional information

GOR004373180
9781406334593
1406334596
A Caribbean Dozen: Poems from 13 Caribbean Poets by John Agard
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Walker Books Ltd
20110501
96
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