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Caliban Shrieks, a forgotten gem of 1930s British literature, offers a poetic journey through the life of a working-class lad born at the dawn of the 20th century. This rediscovered masterpiece, featuring new introductions by Andrew McMillan and Jack Chadwick, paints a vivid picture of a bygone era.
The protagonist's tale unfolds from a childhood marked by poverty yet brimming with joy and freedom, to the harsh realities of factory work and the senseless brutality of war. Cast adrift as a vagrant, he roams England's cities and counties before being thrust back into the uncertain world of post-war employment.
Hilton's autobiographical novel, a bold modernist reimagining, explores the myth of how we become alienated from the world and unwittingly enslaved by our own choices. It's a narrative of lost souls, wandering and fiercely yearning for a more equitable England.
Unearthed in 2022 at Salford's Working Class Movement Library, Caliban Shrieks remains as audacious and impassioned as it was upon its initial, celebrated publication in 1935. This working-class literary triumph continues to resonate, offering a sharp, witty, and unconventional perspective that caught the attention of luminaries such as George Orwell and W H Auden.
Book ISBN: | 9781784878757 |
Book Author: | Jack Hilton |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Vintage Classics |
Book Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
Book Dimensions: | 209 x 136 x 20 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-03-07 |
Book Pagination: | 208 pages |
Book Weight: | 280g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’