In Cambridge Caryl Phillips explores the feelings of uncertainty that defined the period of time between the abolition of the slave trade and the emancipation of the slaves. It is the powerful and haunting story of Emily Cartwright, a young Englishwoman sent to visit her father's plantation in the West Indies, and of Cambridge, the plantation slave struggling to maintain his dignity in a transient world.
Caryl Phillips
Caryl Phillips is a renowned British writer known for his novel "Crossing the River," which explores themes of identity, displacement, and the African diaspora. His literary style blends historical fiction with lyrical prose, offering a nuanced perspective on race, culture, and colonialism. Phillips' work challenges conventional narratives and expands the canon of postcolonial literature.
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The Wasted Years; Crossing the River; The Prince of Africa; Writing Fiction; A Kind of Home: James Baldwin in Paris; Hotel Cristobel; A Long Way from Home; Dinner in the Village; Somewhe
