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Both devastating and funny, The Lonely Londoners is an unforgettable account of immigrant experience and one of the great twentiethcentury London novels. This Penguin Modern Classics edition includes an introduction by Susheila Nasta. At Waterloo Station, hopeful new arrivals from the West Indies step off the boat train, ready to start afresh in 1950s London. There, homesick Moses Aloetta, who has already lived in the city for years, meets Henry 'Sir Galahad' Oliver and shows him the ropes. In this strange, cold and foggy city where the natives can be less than friendly at the sight of a black face, has Galahad met his Waterloo? But the irrepressible newcomer cannot be cast down. He and all the other lonely new Londoners from shiftless Cap to Tolroy, whose family has descended on him from Jamaica must try to create a new life for themselves. As pessimistic 'old veteran' Moses watches their attempts, they gradually learn to survive and come to love the heady excitements of London. Sam Selvon (b. 1923) was born in San Fernando, Trinidad. In 1950 Selvon left Trinidad for the UK where after hard times of survival he established himself as a writer with A Brighter Sun (1952), An Island is a World (1955), The Lonely Londoners (1956), Ways of Sunlight (1957), Turn Again Tiger (1958), I Hear Thunder (1963), The Housing Lark (1965), The Plains of Caroni (1970), Moses Ascending (1975) and Moses Migrating (1983). If you enjoyed The Lonely Londoners, you might like Jean Rhys's Voyage in the Dark or Shiva Naipaul's Fireflies, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. 'His Lonely Londoners has acquired a classics status since it appeared in 1956 as the definitive novel about London's West Indians' Financial Times 'The unforgettable picaresque ... a vernacular comedy of pathos' Guardian
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- Q: What is the primary theme of The Lonely Londoners? A: The primary theme of The Lonely Londoners is the immigrant experience in post-war London, focusing on the challenges faced by West Indian newcomers as they adapt to life in a foreign city.
- Q: Who is the author of The Lonely Londoners? A: The author of The Lonely Londoners is Sam Selvon, a Trinidadian writer known for his contributions to literature on the immigrant experience.
- Q: What type of book is The Lonely Londoners? A: The Lonely Londoners is a classic novel and part of the Penguin Modern Classics series, recognized for its significant impact on literature regarding London's West Indian community.
- Q: How many pages are in The Lonely Londoners? A: The Lonely Londoners consists of 160 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring a mint quality for readers.
- Q: When was The Lonely Londoners published? A: The Lonely Londoners was published on August 29, 2006.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of The Lonely Londoners is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there a return policy for The Lonely Londoners? A: Yes, there is a no-quibble returns policy, allowing customers to return the book if they are unsatisfied.
- Q: Does The Lonely Londoners include any additional content? A: Yes, this Penguin Modern Classics edition includes an introduction by Susheila Nasta.
- Q: What other books might I enjoy if I liked The Lonely Londoners? A: If you enjoyed The Lonely Londoners, you might also like Jean Rhys's Voyage in the Dark or Shiva Naipaul's Fireflies, both available in the Penguin Modern Classics series.