Product Description
An evocative portrayal of life between two cultures.
A rich selection of poems from award-winning poet Fred D’Aguiar’s three previous collections,
An English Sampler presents a dynamic overview of his best work. Vivid descriptions of his Guyanese village, are juxtaposed with life in the council estates of London. D’Aguiar’s politically impassioned, lyrical poetry explores the reality of racial difference and lost homelands.
About the Author
Fred D’Aguiar was born in London in 1960, and raised in Guyana and south-east London. Author of three novels and four books of poetry, he currently teaches English at the University of Miami.