02432cam a22003253u 4500 66300 UtSlPG 20260610134529.0 m cr n 260607r20211924utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Firbank, Ronald, 1886-1926 Sorrow in Sunlight Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Published also under title: Prancing nigger. Release date is 2021-09-14 Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Sorrow in Sunlight" by Ronald Firbank is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a vibrant Caribbean setting, primarily focusing on the lives of the Mouth family, particularly the daughters Miss Miami Mouth and Edna, as they navigate the cultural dynamics of their environment, highlighting their aspirations and familial connections as they transition from village life in Mediavilla to the bustling city of Cuna-Cuna in search of societal status. The opening of the novel introduces us to Miss Miami Mouth, who appears bored in a sun-drenched landscape, reflecting on her simple life and the allure of city society, which captivates the rural community around her. As her mother expresses her desire for upward mobility and a better education for her daughters, the narrative presents a mix of humor and poignant observations amid familial banter. Through lively dialogue and evocative descriptions, we see Miami’s longing for a life beyond her current realities, intertwined with her affection for Bamboo, a young man from her village. This sets the stage for a rich exploration of identity, societal expectations, and personal desires within the lush backdrop of tropical life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Brentano's Ltd., 1924 Black people -- West Indies, British -- Fiction https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.b3862766 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66300 107122 107122