Caryl Phillips
British novelist born in Saint Kitts whose work explores the history of the African diaspora and the legacies of slavery and migration. Crossing the River was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. He is one of the most important Black British writers.
Works
- Crossing the RiverFragmented narratives of enslaved Africans trace journey across the Atlantic
- CambridgeEnslaved woman's narrative explores slavery, trauma, and struggle for humanity
- A Distant ShoreSomali refugee and British woman forge unlikely connection amid migration and loss
- The Nature of BloodInterconnected stories exploring blood, history, and inherited trauma across centuries
- Dancing in the DarkAfrican American dancer navigates racism, art, and desire in twentieth century