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Selvon, Samuel

Selvon, Samuel (1923-1994), a Caribbean-born writer, became known for his tragicomic depiction of the poor and outcast in Trinidad and the United Kingdom. His work explores the lives of those who left the Caribbean for a brighter future in the United Kingdom, only to face prejudice, isolation, and exploitation.

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