Download or read book Encyclopedia of Caribbean Literature [2 Volumes] written by D. H. Figueredo and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2005-12-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Caribbean is a land of diverse cultures and has a long and fascinating literary tradition. This encyclopedia overviews the lives and writings of Caribbean authors and provides extensive background information about the historical, political, and cultural contexts surrounding their works. Included are more than 700 alphabetically arranged entries written by more than 20 expert contributors. These cover authors, national literatures, genres, historical and cultural figures, themes, and special topics. Entries cite print and electronic resources, and the encyclopedia closes with a selected, general bibliography.