Books by David Dabydeen
The Intended
The narrator of The Intended is twelve when he leaves his village in rural Guyana to come to England. There he is abandoned into social care, but with determination seizes every opportunity to follow his aunt's farewell advice: "but you must tek education-pass plenty exam." With a scholarship to Oxford, and an upper-class white fiance, he has unquestionably arrived, but at the cost of ignoring the other part of his aunt's farewell: "you is we, remember you is we." First published almost fifteen years ago, The Intended's portrayal of the instability of identity and relations between whites, African-Caribbeans and Asians in South London is as contemporary and pertinent as ever. As an Indian from Guyana, the narrator is seen as a "Paki" by the English, and as some mongrel hybrid by "real" Asians from India and Pakistan; as sharing a common British "Blackness" whilst acutely conscious of the real cultural divisions between Africans and Indians back in Guyana.
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The Oxford Companion to Black British History (Oxford Quick Reference)
by David Dabydeen, John Gilmore, Cecily Jones
The first ever reference work to explore the full history of black people in Britain, this Companion is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand this long and fascinating history from classical times to the present day. It brings together a unique collection of articles--more than 400 entries written by more than 100 specialists--that provide an overview of the black presence in Britain, and the rich and diverse contribution made to British society. The A-Z guide includes entries for landmark figures, key events, concepts (such as Emancipation and Reparations), and historical accounts. Subject areas include medicine, military history, art, music, sports, and education. The Companion includes a detailed timeline that charts key dates for people and events from the 2nd century AD to the present. The guide will be of tremendous interest to those interested in virtually any subject relating to the Black British community, or anyone interested in finding out about the history of expatriated Africans outside the Americas.
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Global Poetry Anthology: 2017
by Kim Addonizio, David Dabydeen, Vona Groarke, Global Poetry Anthology Staff
Global Poetry Anthology 2017 is a one-of-a-kind collection of contemporary poems, previously unpublished, gathered from all corners of the English-speaking world. The international editorial board ensures the present volume's cosmopolitan palette and the blind selection process guarantees that selections have been made according to poetic caliber alone. Véhicule Press's Signal Editions is proud to offer the third volume in the Global Poetry Anthology series—a rich and exciting mix of established and emerging voices.
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