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The Emigrants (Ann Arbor Paperbacks)
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The Emigrants Is An Elaborately Conceived Novel, Dense With Dynamic Characters And Evocative Details. First Published In 1954, It Focuses Initially On The Emigrant Journey, Then On The Settlingin Process. The Journey By Sea And Subsequent Attempts At Resettlement Provide The Fictional Framework For Lamming'S Exploration Of The Alienation And Displacement Caused By Colonialism.This Is The Epic Journey Of A Group Of West Indians Who Emigrate To Great Britain In The 1950S In Search Of Educational Opportunities Unattainable At Home. Seeking To Redefine Themselves In The Mother Country, An Idealized Landscape That They Have Been Taught To Revere, The Emigrants Settle Uncomfortably In England'S Industrial Cities. Within Two Years, Ghettoization Is Firmly In Place. The Emigrants Discover The Meaning Of Their Marginality In The British Empire In An Environment That Is Unexpectedly Hostile And Strange. For Some, Alienation Prompts A New Sense Of Community, A New Sense Of Identity As West Indians. For Others, Alienation Leads To A Crisis Of Confrontation With The Law And Fugitive Status.There Is A Wealth Of Information Here About The Genesis Of The Black British Community And About The Cultural Differences Between The Black British And West Indian/Caribbean.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Emigrants'? A: 'The Emigrants' explores themes of alienation and displacement experienced by West Indians emigrating to Great Britain in the 1950s, focusing on their journey and struggles to find identity in a new, often hostile environment.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Emigrants'? A: The book is authored by George Lamming, a notable writer known for his works on the Caribbean experience and post-colonial themes.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition of 'The Emigrants' was published on May 6, 1994.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Emigrants' have? A: 'The Emigrants' contains a total of 298 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Emigrants' suitable for academic study? A: 'The Emigrants' is a rich text that provides insights into the black British community and colonial experiences, making it suitable for academic study in literature and cultural studies.
- Q: What are the key features of 'The Emigrants'? A: The key features of 'The Emigrants' include its exploration of colonial impact, character-driven narrative, and historical context regarding West Indian emigration.
- Q: Is this book a first edition or a reprint? A: This is a reprint edition of 'The Emigrants'.
- Q: What genre does 'The Emigrants' fall under? A: 'The Emigrants' is categorized under 'Movements & Periods' in literature, focusing on post-colonial themes.
- Q: What can readers expect from the character development in 'The Emigrants'? A: Readers can expect dynamic character development as Lamming intricately portrays the lives of West Indian emigrants navigating their new reality in Britain.