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Black Midas
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Set in postcolonial Guyana, this novel explores the themes of greed and class conflict through the life of Aron Smart, an orphan raised on a farm. After his education is cut short, he turns to diamond prospecting, gaining wealth but struggling to fit into the middle class. Known as "Shark," he faces betrayal and a devastating accident that forces him to confront his past and the values instilled by his grandparents. The narrative draws parallels between modern prospectors and historical exploiters, highlighting the destructive pursuit of wealth.
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Black Midas, Jan Carew
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Black Midas
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jan Carew
- Publisher
- Peepal Tree Press
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9781845230951
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in postcolonial Guyana, this novel explores the themes of greed and class conflict through the life of Aron Smart, an orphan raised on a farm. After his education is cut short, he turns to diamond prospecting, gaining wealth but struggling to fit into the middle class. Known as "Shark," he faces betrayal and a devastating accident that forces him to confront his past and the values instilled by his grandparents. The narrative draws parallels between modern prospectors and historical exploiters, highlighting the destructive pursuit of wealth.