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Year:  1959

The Orange Grove and Other Poems of the Jamaica Peasantry Other Art Media neon signagePublished in 1927, this slim, 62 page poetry anthology stands as an important regional artifact of early twentieth century West Indian literature. Written by Hurlburt Stafford, the volume compiles twelve localized poems that capture the landscapes, daily routines, and cultural identity of rural Jamaica. Rather than replicating traditional European pastoral styles, the text focuses heavily on the lived experiences of the island's working class,