A High Wind in Jamaica Paperback - 1999
by Richard Hughes; Introduction by Francine Prose
About this book
Richard Hughes’ A High Wind in Jamaica is the first of only three novels the author published in his lifetime. The novel tells the story of an English family, the Bas-Thorntons, living in late 19th century colonial Jamaica. When the “high wind” of a hurricane hits the island, Mr. and Mrs. Bas-Thornton decide to send their five children back to England ahead of their own return. From there, adventure ensues.
In following the experiences of the children almost exclusively, Hughes takes a highly original approach into the relationship of power between adults and children. Because of this, A High Wind in Jamaica has been referred to as one of the best book for adults about children. It is also ranked 71st on Modern Library’s “100 Best” English-language novels of the 20th century.
First Edition Identification
Chatto and Windus first published A High Wind in Jamaica in late 1929. Bound in green cloth, the 283-page first editions contain no additional printings listed on the copyright page.
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- Title A High Wind in Jamaica
- Author Richard Hughes; Introduction by Francine Prose
- Binding Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: Repri
- Pages 296
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher New York Review of Books, New York, New York, U.s.a.
- Date 1999-09-30
- ISBN 9780940322158 / 0940322153
- Weight 0.66 lbs (0.30 kg)
- Dimensions 7.96 x 5.06 x 0.73 in (20.22 x 12.85 x 1.85 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 1851-1899
- Cultural Region: Caribbean
- Topical: Coming of Age
- Library of Congress subjects Sea stories, Pirates - Fiction
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 99014565
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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Citations
- Entertainment Weekly, 08/09/2002, Page 68
- New York Times, 12/19/1999, Page 36
- Publishers Weekly, 08/09/1999, Page 346
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