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English Sampler

by Fred Daguiar

ISBN13: 9780701167110
ISBN10: 0701167114
Condition: Like New

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An evocative portrayal of life between two cultures.

A rich selection of poems from award-winning poet Fred DAguiars three previous collections, An English Sampler presents a dynamic overview of his best work. Vivid descriptions of his Guyanese village, are juxtaposed with life in the council estates of London. DAguiars politically impassioned, lyrical poetry explores the reality of racial difference and lost homelands.

About the Author

Fred DAguiar was born in London in 1960, and raised in Guyana and south-east London. Author of three novels and four books of poetry, he currently teaches English at the University of Miami.

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ISBN:: 9780701167110
Binding:: Trade Paperback
Publication date:: 05/30/2001
Publisher:: TRAFALGAR SQUARE
Pages:: 128
Height:: 8.5 in.
Width:: 5.37 in.
Thickness:: .44 in.
Grade Range:: General/trade
Series Volume:: pushpa 137
Author:: Fred Daguiar
Subject:: Guyanese
Subject:: London
Subject:: Guyana

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