Lutchmee and Dilloo: A Study of West Indian Life

by Edward Jenkins, David Dabydeen (Editor)

First published in 1877, this is the earliest novel of Indo-Guyanese life. It is a lively and readable story of colonial society divided by antagonisms of race and class. It is the third title to be released in the Caribbean Classics series, following Creoleana and With Silent Tread. The series aims to reissue classic Caribbean texts for scholars, and for general readers everywhere.

384 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2003

Reviews

[Jivita]

It is quite evident that Jenkins did not intend for an audience other than Colonial English society to read this novel.