I am a McKay lover. I think he was one of the great ones out of this country. As an undergrad I read his work with joy and pride, in the West Indian Lit course at UWI Mona. Emma, your essay is so fulsome and so insightful that I think you should have been part of that Lit course. I did enjoy that piece when you went to Claude McKay High and the surrounding country, month ago. I lied in my promise to myself then to visit. It's not too late. I will go. Thank you for bringing Claude McKay to life again. (I didn't know that was Jean's thesis I love her even more now)
Thank you so much for your response, Franklin! Yes, it took me a while to really understand Claude McKay's incredible contribution to Jamaican literature, and the depth of it. I must ask Jean if there is a good link to her thesis - I tried to get it yesterday but it was a bad link. If I find it I will share. Oh, it's an amazing trip up to the High School, contact them before you go! The drive through the hills is so enjoyable. Clarendon is a beautiful and underrated parish, I think. (Yes, Jean is truly lovable!)
Sis you brought me to choking sobs this morning. That we can experience this journey and join our brother in his paradise - similar to what i felt as I roamed the George Washington Carver National Monument, hoping to stumble on his "secret garden." Wow!! I was about to start my substact titled "What the World Needs Now is Love Sweet Love," with a picture of our mixed race son and daughter in law. Your headline drew me. Thanks for the inspiration.
Oh, you are most welcome sis! Just a few brief thoughts really - there is so much more to say about Mr. McKay. Isn't it amazing how those monuments can move you so deeply, though.
PS We have a beautiful mixed race son, too! Thank you so much for your support and your thoughts...
I am a McKay lover. I think he was one of the great ones out of this country. As an undergrad I read his work with joy and pride, in the West Indian Lit course at UWI Mona. Emma, your essay is so fulsome and so insightful that I think you should have been part of that Lit course. I did enjoy that piece when you went to Claude McKay High and the surrounding country, month ago. I lied in my promise to myself then to visit. It's not too late. I will go. Thank you for bringing Claude McKay to life again. (I didn't know that was Jean's thesis I love her even more now)
Thank you so much for your response, Franklin! Yes, it took me a while to really understand Claude McKay's incredible contribution to Jamaican literature, and the depth of it. I must ask Jean if there is a good link to her thesis - I tried to get it yesterday but it was a bad link. If I find it I will share. Oh, it's an amazing trip up to the High School, contact them before you go! The drive through the hills is so enjoyable. Clarendon is a beautiful and underrated parish, I think. (Yes, Jean is truly lovable!)
Sis you brought me to choking sobs this morning. That we can experience this journey and join our brother in his paradise - similar to what i felt as I roamed the George Washington Carver National Monument, hoping to stumble on his "secret garden." Wow!! I was about to start my substact titled "What the World Needs Now is Love Sweet Love," with a picture of our mixed race son and daughter in law. Your headline drew me. Thanks for the inspiration.
Oh, you are most welcome sis! Just a few brief thoughts really - there is so much more to say about Mr. McKay. Isn't it amazing how those monuments can move you so deeply, though.
PS We have a beautiful mixed race son, too! Thank you so much for your support and your thoughts...