Books from Guyana
24 popular guyanse books
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The target of the Read Around The World Challenge is to read at least one book written by an author from each and every country in the world.
All books that are listed here as part of the "Read Around South America Challenge" were written by authors from Guyana.
Find a great book for the next part of your reading journey around the world from this book list. The following popular books have been recommended so far.
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A Leaf in His Ear : Selected Poems by Mahadai Das EN
Country: South America / Guyana
Guyana
Description:
This collection of poems, discussed with Mahadai Das before her death, and organised in co-operation with the poet's sister, brings together almost all the poems that she wrote. In addition, 'A Leaf in His Ear', brings together many of the poems published in journals.
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Al Señor, con cariño by E.R. Braitwaite ES
Country: South America / Guyana
Guyana
Description:
E. R. Braithwaite nació en la Guayana inglesa. Hombre inteligente y cultivado, prestó servicios como piloto de la R.A.F. durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Al terminar la contienda, por ser negro, no encuentra colocación en aquel Londres que se reconstruye y necesita hombres capacitados como él. Tras largos meses de búsquedas y desilusiones, se le ofrece una plaza de maestro en el East End, uno de los barrios más pobres de la capital inglesa. La evolución en el comportamiento de los alumnos, consecuencia de la dedicación y entrega del profesor, nos sumerge en uno de los más acuciantes y comple... continue
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Black Teacher by Beryl Gilroy, Bernardine Evaristo EN
Country: South America / Guyana
Guyana
Description:
The rediscovered classic: an unforgettable memoir by a trailblazing black woman in post-war London, introduced by Bernardine Evaristo ('I dare anyone to read it and not come away shocked, moved and entertained ... One of the unsung heroines of Black British literature.')
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Disappearance by David Dabydeen EN
Country: South America / Guyana
Guyana
Description:
Dunsmere Cliff on the Kent coast is in a state of impending collapse. A young West Indian engineer is appointed to help save the village that sits on its edge. He soon discovers the history of Dunsmere and its desire, deceit and sexual cruelty.
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How Europe Underdeveloped Africa by Walter Rodney EN
Country: South America / Guyana
Guyana
Description:
This wide-reaching volume shows how Africa developed before the coming of the Europeans up to the 15th century, and shows Africa's contribution to European capitalist development in the pre-colonial period. Colonialism is then shown as a system for underdeveloping Africa.
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I Have Crossed an Ocean : Selected Poems by Grace Nichols EN
Country: South America / Guyana
Guyana
Description:
Grace Nichols' poetry has a gritty lyricism that addresses the transatlantic connections central to the Caribbean-British experience. Her work brings a mythic awareness and a sensuous musicality that is at the same time disquieting. Born and educated in Guyana, Grace Nichols moved to Britain in 1977. I Have Crossed an Ocean is a comprehensive selection spanning some 25 years of her writing.
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Morgenhimmel by Grace Nichols DE
Country: South America / Guyana
Guyana
Description:
Dies ist die Geschichte der Familie Walcott, die in den 60er Jahren vom Land in die Stadt Georgetown, Guyana, zieht. Wir erleben das tägliche karibisch-tropische Leben, sehen es vor allem mit den Augen des jungen Mädchens Gem. Wir begegnen seltsamen, ungewöhnlichen Menschen, es geschehen merkwürdige Dinge, es wird viel gelacht, aber es gibt auch politische Aufstände, Plünderungen, Mord und Totschlag. Trotzdem ist der Roman in ein heiteres, klares Licht getaucht, den Morgenhimmel eines jungen, fröhlichen Lebens.
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Of Marriageable Age by Sharon Maas EN
Country: South America / Guyana
Guyana
Description:
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