God The Stonebreaker
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Foxing on block - does not extend internally.
Set in the vibrant, often harsh landscape of rural Jamaica, God The Stonebreaker is a harrowing and evocative exploration of the struggle for dignity amidst grinding poverty. The narrative follows the protagonist as they confront the physical and spiritual toll of labor, examining the interplay between faith, human resilience, and the oppressive social structures that dictate the lives of the working poor. Through the vivid portrayal of the "stonebreaker," Bennett captures both the crushing weight of their environment and the profound capacity for endurance that defines the human condition. This novel is a significant work of mid-20th-century literature, celebrated for its unflinching social realism and its deeply philosophical engagement with the concept of divine justice in the face of suffering. Bennett’s prose is both rhythmic and piercing, grounding abstract existential questions in the tactile, dusty reality of the protagonist's daily toil. For those interested in Caribbean literature, post-colonial narratives, and the intersection of religious thought with sociological hardship, this work remains a potent and enduring piece of storytelling.
Author: Alvin Bennett
Format: Hardback
Published: 1964, Heinemann, London
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Foxing on block - does not extend internally.
Set in the vibrant, often harsh landscape of rural Jamaica, God The Stonebreaker is a harrowing and evocative exploration of the struggle for dignity amidst grinding poverty. The narrative follows the protagonist as they confront the physical and spiritual toll of labor, examining the interplay between faith, human resilience, and the oppressive social structures that dictate the lives of the working poor. Through the vivid portrayal of the "stonebreaker," Bennett captures both the crushing weight of their environment and the profound capacity for endurance that defines the human condition. This novel is a significant work of mid-20th-century literature, celebrated for its unflinching social realism and its deeply philosophical engagement with the concept of divine justice in the face of suffering. Bennett’s prose is both rhythmic and piercing, grounding abstract existential questions in the tactile, dusty reality of the protagonist's daily toil. For those interested in Caribbean literature, post-colonial narratives, and the intersection of religious thought with sociological hardship, this work remains a potent and enduring piece of storytelling.