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Ramlall's Strange Courtship And Wedding : And Other Stories
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9781990765414
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A stirring collection of twenty Slices Of Life by established author Kennard Ramphal, set in his rural village of Canal No2 Polder in the West Bank of the Demerara River. Introduction by Gokarran Sukhdeo BS., MA. Author and Literary Analyst Awarded: Guyana Prize for Literature, 1998. The Morning I Played Dead A boy is punished for a misdeed and his attempt to teach his family a lesson backfires. Playing Cow Two boys engage in a game of "follow-me" and one comes out of it much worse off. The Cricket Match Aspiring cricketers meet more than their match in a friendly game. Abel And The Duck A young man cannot accept the fact that he is not as good a shot as he thought. Sam, Pearl, And Shakespeare Sam tries to impress a bewildered, young girl with his knowledge of Shakespeare. She's not buying it. How I traumatized My Cousin A visiting cousin remembers a hunt in the countryside, long after the event. I Know I Passed A student is confident in his abilities and cannot accept the thought that he did not pass his exams. Forgetful Abel A young pupil teacher has his priorities misplaced as he starts the school term. Abel And Makes It Tick Abel has an enquiring mind and can take things apart easily. That's all he can do at times. Ramadhin's Rooster Can Ramadhin save his favourite pet rooster when a visitor takes things in hand? The Pupil Teacher Who Made An Upside Down Eight A Superintendent Of Schools uses his administrative powers to criticize a Pupil Teacher in front of his class. Do Not Speak For Two Days A father tries to get free medical advice and a doctor who dispenses treatment accordingly. Drinking Cervezas At The Pegasus What happens when obsession with a foreign language clashes with empty pockets. Mangroo and Dispenser Liverpool Mangroo has a terrible cough. He misinterprets the treatment dispensed by Liverpool. Dwarka And The Flight To Dominica A man's mother is fearful of his planned flight to Dominica. Will the plane crash? Ramlall's Strange Courtship And Wedding The title story. Ramlall has an unconventional courtship and on his wedding night defies customs. A Doctor, An Accountant, And An Economist Dinner does not turn out as planned when three old friends are invited to a soiree. I'll Raise My Price Caffeine withdrawal symptoms when a professor forgets his wallet at home and the payment of a loan is subject to misinterpretation. Saved By A Comma A stirring tale of how language can be distorted by the absence of a simple comma placed strategically in a sentence. My Apprenticeship With The Man Who Taught Young Canada An ambitious student is guided along in his studies by a seasoned professor.
| Author: Kennard Ramphal |
| Publisher: Www.Middleroadpublishers.CA |
| Publication Date: Aug 02, 2024 |
| Number of Pages: NA pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Paperback |
| ISBN-10: 1990765416 |
| ISBN-13: 9781990765414 |
Ramlall's Strange Courtship And Wedding : And Other Stories
$14.70
A stirring collection of twenty Slices Of Life by established author Kennard Ramphal, set in his rural village of Canal No2 Polder in the West Bank of the Demerara River. Introduction by Gokarran Sukhdeo BS., MA. Author and Literary Analyst Awarded: Guyana Prize for Literature, 1998. The Morning I Played Dead A boy is punished for a misdeed and his attempt to teach his family a lesson backfires. Playing Cow Two boys engage in a game of "follow-me" and one comes out of it much worse off. The Cricket Match Aspiring cricketers meet more than their match in a friendly game. Abel And The Duck A young man cannot accept the fact that he is not as good a shot as he thought. Sam, Pearl, And Shakespeare Sam tries to impress a bewildered, young girl with his knowledge of Shakespeare. She's not buying it. How I traumatized My Cousin A visiting cousin remembers a hunt in the countryside, long after the event. I Know I Passed A student is confident in his abilities and cannot accept the thought that he did not pass his exams. Forgetful Abel A young pupil teacher has his priorities misplaced as he starts the school term. Abel And Makes It Tick Abel has an enquiring mind and can take things apart easily. That's all he can do at times. Ramadhin's Rooster Can Ramadhin save his favourite pet rooster when a visitor takes things in hand? The Pupil Teacher Who Made An Upside Down Eight A Superintendent Of Schools uses his administrative powers to criticize a Pupil Teacher in front of his class. Do Not Speak For Two Days A father tries to get free medical advice and a doctor who dispenses treatment accordingly. Drinking Cervezas At The Pegasus What happens when obsession with a foreign language clashes with empty pockets. Mangroo and Dispenser Liverpool Mangroo has a terrible cough. He misinterprets the treatment dispensed by Liverpool. Dwarka And The Flight To Dominica A man's mother is fearful of his planned flight to Dominica. Will the plane crash? Ramlall's Strange Courtship And Wedding The title story. Ramlall has an unconventional courtship and on his wedding night defies customs. A Doctor, An Accountant, And An Economist Dinner does not turn out as planned when three old friends are invited to a soiree. I'll Raise My Price Caffeine withdrawal symptoms when a professor forgets his wallet at home and the payment of a loan is subject to misinterpretation. Saved By A Comma A stirring tale of how language can be distorted by the absence of a simple comma placed strategically in a sentence. My Apprenticeship With The Man Who Taught Young Canada An ambitious student is guided along in his studies by a seasoned professor.
| Author: Kennard Ramphal |
| Publisher: Www.Middleroadpublishers.CA |
| Publication Date: Aug 02, 2024 |
| Number of Pages: NA pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Paperback |
| ISBN-10: 1990765416 |
| ISBN-13: 9781990765414 |
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