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As recently as the early 1970's, scholars were able to argue conclusively for the existence of West Indian poetry as distinct from the English canon. Because much of its development occurred in Britain, hybridising with British practice was inevitable and this book makes a case for a West Indian British poetry which at first parallels and later becomes distinct from either of its parent bodies, relying instead on a cross-cultural aesthetic that continues to evolve. Early chapters examine the...

West Indian poetry (English) --- West Indian poetry --- West Indian literature --- English poetry --- West Indian literature (English) --- History and criticism. --- West Indian authors --- History and criticism