Selvon and the Limits of Heroism: A Reading of The Plains of Caroni

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Roydon Salick

Shades of Empire in Colonial and Post-Colonial Literatures, pp.221-234

1993

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Title: Selvon and the Limits of Heroism: A Reading of The Plains of Caroni
Author/Creator: Roydon Salick
Publication Details: Shades of Empire in Colonial and Post-Colonial Literatures, pp.221-234
Annotation: In comparing Balgobin with Santiago, Salick argues that while The Plains of Caroni (1970) is not as parabolic as The Old Man and the Sea, both protagonists fall into the category of traditional epic hero. Concludes that in their courageous struggles to preserve their obsolete ways of life, Santiago and Balgobin are men to be honored and emulated.
Academic Unit: Hemingway Bibliography
Language: English
Resource Type: Book chapter
Record Identifier: 991015132177403691