Black Lightning: (Caribbean Modern Classics 2nd Revised edition)
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Roger Mais (Author)
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An iconic novel from a rebellious and politically active author, this story follows Jack, a sculptor and blacksmith, who idolizes the Biblical Samson as a figure of man's independence. Deciding to carve a mahogany tribute to Samson, however, becomes a more complicated affair when Jack's wife leaves him for another man. The end result is a sculpture of a blinded Samson leaning on a young boy for support. As life imitates art, Jack is struck by lightning and left blind, forcing him to rely on his friends to survive. After leading him on a journey to discover just how reliant on humanity he really is, Jack's blindness ultimately drives him to his final act of independence: his own suicide.
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- Contributor: Roger Mais
- Imprint: Peepal Tree Press Ltd
- ISBN13: 9781845231019
- Number of Pages: 164
- Packaged Dimensions: 135x206mm
- Packaged Weight: 225
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Peepal Tree Press Ltd
- Release Date: 2014-02-15
- Series: Caribbean Modern Classics
- Binding: Paperback / softback
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