INTRODUCTION: THE ANGLOPHONE CARIBBEAN DIASPORA.

A chapter from the book "The Anglo-Caribbean Migration Novel: Writing From the Diaspora" is presented. It explores the meaning of the term "diaspora." It mentions that the word "diaspora" in the Old Testament means the scattering of people due to divine punishment while in the classical definition i...

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Publicado en:Anglo-Caribbean Migration Novel: Writing From the Diaspora pp. 13 - 33
Autor principal: López Ropero, Ma Lourdes
Formato: Capítulo de libro
Publicado: Digitalia Publishing Corp. 2004
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Sumario:A chapter from the book "The Anglo-Caribbean Migration Novel: Writing From the Diaspora" is presented. It explores the meaning of the term "diaspora." It mentions that the word "diaspora" in the Old Testament means the scattering of people due to divine punishment while in the classical definition it refers to an enforced exile. It discusses that Caribbean history is one of displacements and migrations. It analyzes the need for a deeper focus on the diversity within the Caribbean diaspora with a focus on the incorporation of its Canadian Branch.