Stewart Brown is an English poet and literary scholar with a focus on African and Caribbean literature. His work often explores themes of identity, memory, and cultural connection. Brown's poetic style is noted for its sensitivity and its ability to capture the complexities of human experience across diverse settings. His academic scholarship also illuminates key aspects of the literary history of the African continent and the Caribbean.
A compelling biography of W. T. Stead (1849-1912)-a newspaper editor, author, social reformer, advocate for women rights, peace campaigner, spiritualist, and one of the best-known public figures in the late Victorian and Edwardian Britain.
The Caribbean is the source of one of the richest, most accessible, and yet technically adventurous traditions of contemporary world literature. This collection extends beyond the realm of English-speaking writers, to include stories published in Spanish, French, and Dutch. It brings together contributions from major figures such as V. S. Naipaul, and Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and work from the exciting new generation of Caribbean writers represented by Edwidge Danticat, and Jamaica Kincaid.
This anthology provides readers with a sampler of the energy, commitment, and sheer brilliance of a whole new generation of Caribbean writers.