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The wine of astonishment (1982)

The wine of astonishment (1982)

Literary Fiction

Earl Lovelace

Year: 1982
Authors: Earl Lovelace
Print type: BOOK

Description:

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.