Author: C.L.R. James
publisher name: New Beacon Books Ltd
ISBN: 9780901241085
Minty Alley by C.L.R. James is a ground-breaking example of regional social realism and a major forerunner of the Caribbean literary movements in English. The novel explores the interactions of characters such as Maisie, Haynes, Mrs. Rouse, and Benoit, revealing new forms of society rooted in old desires and aspirations. Through the vivid dialogues, James uncovers new modes of human relationships, shedding light on the rich cultural life on Minty Alley. Haynes, the young middle-class lodger, becomes the confidant and judge, realizing the alienation of the educated West Indian from the mainstream.
