The Routledge Reader in Caribbean Literature is an outstanding compilation of over seventy primary and secondary texts of writing from the Caribbean. Locating key writers within a specifically Caribbean framework, editors Alison Donnell and Sarah Lawson Welsh demonstrate that these singular voices have emerged not out of disparate cultures, but rather a wealth of literary tradition which, until now, was unknown or critically neglected. All twentieth century selections, both famous and less well-known are given a voice in this remarkable anthology, which encompasses poetry, short stories, essays, articles and interviews. With accessible historical and cultural introductions to the writings, this volume is a fascinating collection for anyone interested in the literature of the Caribbean or post colonial studies, as well as an ideal teaching tool.

Tropica (Mary Adella Wolcott) -- The Undertone -- Nana -- Busha's Song -- Tom Redcam (Thomas Macdermot) -- My Beautiful Home -- O, Little Green Island Far Over the Sea -- Jamaica's Coronation Ode -- J. E. C. McFarlane -- The Fleet of the Empire -- My Country -- Albinia Hutton -- The Empire's Flag -- A Plea -- H. S. Bunbury -- The Spell of the Tropics -- Astley Clerk -- Islets Mid Silver Seas -- P. M. Sherlock -- Pocomania -- Eva Nicholas -- A Country Idyl -- Clara Maude Garrett -- One -- H. D. Carberry -- Epitaph -- Claude McKay -- My Native Land My Home -- A Midnight Woman to the Bobby -- The Apple-Woman's Complaint -- In Bondage -- Outcast -- Flame-Heart -- I Shall Return -- H. G. De Lisser -- Jane's Career -- A. R. F. Webber -- Those That Be in Bondage - A Tale of Indian Indentures and Sunlit Western Waters -- C. L. R. James -- Triumph -- Leo Oakley -- Ideas of Patriotism and National Dignity -- Harvey Clarke -- Miss Jamaica -- J. E. C. McFarlane.