The Emigrants
George Lamming
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The Emigrants
by George Lamming, Erwin Leiser
Published
1994
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Pages
282
ISBN-10
0472064703
Description
The Emigrants is an elaborately conceived novel, dense with dynamic characters and evocative details. First published in 1954, it focuses initially on the emigrant journey, then on the settling-in process. The journey by sea and subsequent attempts at resettlement provide the fictional framework for Lamming's exploration of the alienation and displacement caused by colonialism. This is the epic journey of a group of West Indians who emigrate to Great Britain in the 1950s in search of educational opportunities unattainable at home. Seeking to redefine themselves in the "mother country," an idealized landscape that they have been taught to revere, the emigrants settle uncomfortably in England's industrial cities. Within two years, ghettoization is firmly in place. The emigrants discover the meaning of their marginality in the British Empire in an environment that is unexpectedly hostile and strange. For some, alienation prompts a new sense of community, a new sense of identity as West Indians. For others, alienation leads to a crisis of confrontation with the law and fugitive status. There is a wealth of information here about the genesis of the black British community and about the cultural difference between black British and West Indian/Caribbean.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Emigrants?
This edition of The Emigrants has approximately 282 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Emigrants?
For most readers, The Emigrants typically takes between 5h 53m and 3h 55m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 70,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 42m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 70,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Emigrants?
The estimated word count for The Emigrants is approximately 70,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Emigrants?
The Emigrants was written by George Lamming, Erwin Leiser.
When was The Emigrants published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1994. The original work may have been published on a different date.