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Crossing the Line
Early Creole Novels and Anglophone Caribbean Culture in the Age of Emancipation
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Focusing on early nineteenth-century novels by white creoles from Britain's Caribbean colonies, the book delves into how these authors navigated their complex identities. Often seen as morally and geographically distant from Britain, they faced stereotypes of greed and corruption linked to slavery. The narrative highlights the struggle of these writers to portray their experiences and motivations beyond mere profit, emphasizing the significant role their novels played in challenging prevailing perceptions and contributing to cultural discourse.
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Crossing the Line, Candace Ward
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- Crossing the Line
- Subtitle
- Early Creole Novels and Anglophone Caribbean Culture in the Age of Emancipation
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Candace Ward
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9780813940014
- Category
- About Literature, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Focusing on early nineteenth-century novels by white creoles from Britain's Caribbean colonies, the book delves into how these authors navigated their complex identities. Often seen as morally and geographically distant from Britain, they faced stereotypes of greed and corruption linked to slavery. The narrative highlights the struggle of these writers to portray their experiences and motivations beyond mere profit, emphasizing the significant role their novels played in challenging prevailing perceptions and contributing to cultural discourse.