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First published in 1958, this novel tells the continuing story of Tiger and Urmilla, a young Trinidadian couple struggling to lead an independent life away from traditional Indian ways. When Tiger’s father claims to have a promotion as a supervisor on a sugar estate and begs his son to work as his book keeper, Tiger reluctantly agrees. The year spent working in the hated cane fields and being treated with demeaning contempt by the white overseer tests Tiger and his marriage to the core, but ultimately proves the provocation to true independence and new clarity in relation to his father, Indian tradition, and whiteness. This is a key exploration of the process of dougla identity—the Creolizing of Indo-Caribbean experience—and displays the best qualities of Selvon’s seemingly casual art.
About the Author
Samuel Selvon was a Trinidad-born writer and the author of more than 10 books, including A Brighter Sun, An Island is a World, The Lonely Londoners, Moses Ascending, and Ways of Sunlight.
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4.5 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wisdom from a "Trinidude", July 30 2003
By "carequinha" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Turn Again Tiger (Paperback)
"Sometimes one must take one step backwards to make two steps forward". Eleven years ago I read this book in a Caribbean Literature class and Selvon's words still resonate inside my thick skull! If you enjoy the lilting rhythms of Caribbean folks, you will find this book succulent!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting character studies, Mar 16 2000
By Paige Davenport - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Turn Again Tiger (Paperback)
It's a bit slow for the American reader, but Mr Selvon produces vivid pictures of his characters. It's certainly worth reading, whether you're a Trini native or if you simply love the islands.
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