Another Man in the Street

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Set against the backdrop of 1960s London, a young West Indian man's journey unfolds as he seeks belonging amidst the challenges of exile. Victor 'Lucky' Johnson arrives with aspirations of journalism but faces disillusionment while working in an Irish pub and as a rent collector for a corrupt landlord. Caryl Phillips intricately explores themes of loss, identity, and resilience, offering a poignant portrayal of the Windrush generation's struggles and triumphs in a rapidly changing immigrant landscape.