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Of Age and Innocence

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Of Age and Innocence is a 1958 novel by George Lamming, a West Indian novelist and essayist. The novel offers a focused examination of the challenges and complexities surrounding political independence in Caribbean nations. It serves as a microcosm, exploring the internal struggles and societal shifts that occur as these countries navigate their post-colonial futures. Lamming's work often delves into themes of decolonization and reconstruction, reflecting his own experiences and observations of the Caribbean. The novel is part of a series that addresses these significant historical and social transformations in the region.1

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