"I an I Alone" (or "Goliath"), a poem by the late Michael Smith of Jamaica
is one "story" which can give an insight into a downtown market in Jamaica.
You can find it in "The Penguin Book of Caribbean Verse".
There's not necessarily a commonality in markets across the Caribbean.
Stabroek Market in Georgetown, Guyana, has a completely different character
from Coronation Market, Jamaica, which is different from Linstead Market (of
"Carry Mi Ackee.." fame), which is quite different from Cheapside Market,
Bridgetown. The commonality is colour (visuals) and possibly smells; but
mood, atmosphere and character are quite varied.
Caribbean market scenes are extensively treated in paintings.
Mark.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Virgil Storr" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2000 12:01 PM
Subject: about caribbean markets
i'm looking for descriptions of markets in the Caribbean (in fiction or
non-fiction) that offer more than a clinical sort of treatment. i want
quotes/pieces that try to give you a sense of the look, and sound and
smells. Any ideas?
I know that there are several African novels where much of the action
takes place in the "market square" and you truly give the sense of being
there. Are there west indian equivalents (mckay's bita i know spends
some time walking through the market in banana bottom, are there other
works that have scenes like that)?
thanks,
kihika
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