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The wine of astonishment by Earl Lovelace · Booklabria

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The wine of astonishment

Caribbean fictionTrinidadian and Tobagonian fiction

The wine of astonishment

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First published: 1982
Language: English
Editions: 10

Synopsis

This novel is set in Trinidad and explores the legacy of colonialism and slavery. The events are told from the point of view of a middle aged peasant woman named Eva. The characters of Bee the religious leader of the spiritual Baptist church in a rural village and Bolo who is disgusted that his people will not act against the Colonial Government controlling Trinidad chooses to intimidate and rob his fellow islanders.

Subjects: Caribbean fiction
Trinidadian and Tobagonian fiction
Set in: Trinidad and Tobago
Time: 1917
Characters: Prince
Eva

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