Calypso & Society in Pre-Independence Trinidad [Inscribed to Roberto Marquez]

Port of Spain, Trinidad: Gordon Rohlehr, 1990. First Edition. First Impression. Octavo (23cm); original pictorial card wrappers; [x],[1]-613,[1]pp; illus. This copy is from the library of to Puerto Rican editor, translator, and literary critic Roberto Marquez, inscribed to him by the author on the title page: "For Roberto + Maddie / G. Rohlehr / 24/2/93." Some wear, dust-soil, and creasing to wrappers, with a 1.25" tear to lower front joint; Very Good.

"Calypso and Society in Pre-Independence Trinidad describes the development of the Trinidad Calypso from pre-emancipation times to the late 1950s. It deals with major calypsonians of the colonial (truncated) period and locates calypsoes in their social and political contexts" (from rear wrapper). A landmark study of this musical genre by the Guyanese author and professor. 85074. (Inventory #: 85074)