A Brief Conversion and Other Stories

by Earl Lovelace

Book Overview

Set mostly in Trinidad, these stories concern themselves with the lives of ordinary people and commonplace events, to which the author brings sensitivity, compassion and humour. His first novel, While... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892552719
• ISBN13: 9780892552719
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Persea Books
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.1" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

A down-to-earth glimpse into the daily life Trinidad

A Brief Conversation And Other Stories presents thirteen vivid short stories by award-winning author Earl Lovelace. This are fictional tales which offer a down-to-earth glimpse into the daily life Trinidad denizens. Ordinary people facing the challenges of the ever-changing rhythm of their world, brought to life with Caribbean zest and style in the narration. Superb crafted literary gems, the stories comprising A Brief Conversation And Other Stories include: A Brief Conversion; The Fire Eater's Journey; The Coward; The Fire Eater's Return; Call Me 'Miss Ross" for Now; Those Heavy Cakes; George and the Bicycle Pump; Fleurs; The Midnight Robber; Joebell and America; Shoemaker Arnold; Victoria and the Blight; and The Gambler's Funeral.