A Brighter Sun

by Samuel Selvon

There have been many great and enduring works of literature by Caribbean authors over the last century. The Caribbean Contemporary Classics collection celebrates these deep and vibrant stories, overflowing with life and acute observations about society. 'Tiger thought, To my wife, I man when I sleep with she. To bap (father) , I man if I drink rum. But to me, I no man yet.' Trinidad is in the turbulent throes of the Second World War, but the war feels quite far away to Tiger - young and inexperienced, he sets out to prove his manhood and independence. With his child-bride Urmilla, shy, bewildered and anxious, with two hundred dollars in cash and a milking cow, he sets out into the wilderness of adulthood. There is no map or directions for him to follow, he must learn for himself and find his own way. Suitable for readers aged 15 and above.

210 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1952

Reviews

[Kristiaan J · Rating 5 out of 5]

How can you not love this book? A classic for any Trini.

[Claire · Rating 3 out of 5]

Insight into wartime Trinidad and Tobago, engaging characters that I cared about. Bit of American imperialism criticism thrown in there and I liked that the most.