Crossing the River

Name: Crossing the River
Author: Caryl Phillips

by Caryl Phillips

Fragmented narratives of enslaved Africans trace journey across the Atlantic

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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.

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