Jamaica Kincaid : a literary companion /
"Changing her name early because her parents disapproved of her writing, Jamaica Kincaid crossed audiences to embrace feminist, American, postcolonial and world literature. This book offers an introduction and guided overview of her characters, plots, humor, symbols, and classic themes. The com...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland & Co.,
[2008]
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| Series: | McFarland literary companions ;
6. |
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| Summary: | "Changing her name early because her parents disapproved of her writing, Jamaica Kincaid crossed audiences to embrace feminist, American, postcolonial and world literature. This book offers an introduction and guided overview of her characters, plots, humor, symbols, and classic themes. The companion features a chronology of Kincaid's life, West Indies heritage and works, and character name chart"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | vii, 296 pages : maps ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-287) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780786435807 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0786435801 (pbk. : alk. paper) |