Voices of Working Class West Indians

About the Book

The collection of 13 short stories captures the experiences and perspectives of the working class in Caribbean countries. The stories are based in different West Indian and Latin American countries including Martinique, Barbados, Guyana, Cuba, Belize, Suriname and Haiti. Folklore, humor and local dialects are interwoven in these fictional accounts. These lively stories explore the themes of culture, superstition, sport, religion, gender, morals, ethnicity, class and politics. Characters in Voices of working class West Indians display resilience, ingenuity and attempt to understand their conditions, status and society.

About the Author

Jerome Teelucksingh is from the Caribbean. He has published both fiction and non-fiction that appeal to persons of diverse backgrounds. Teelucksingh has published his fiction in journals, magazines and newspapers. He is a prolific writer who explores the Caribbean and beyond. This writer has the ability to understand the dynamics of a changing world. Teelucksingh represents one of the emerging literary voices who constantly transform the boundaries of fiction.