The author, tracey baptiste, is a woman of color, born and raised on i received the jumbies as an arc through. Douglas murrays most popular book is the strange death of europe. Douglas murray has 18 books on goodreads with 33527 ratings. Bonus points for diversitsy, of course, although i cant say much about the representation and its quality since i dont belong to any of the minorities included in this book. Embed embed for hosted blogs and item tags want more. Jus like dat selected works of paul keens douglas, vol. Caribbean bookshelf autumn 1993 caribbean beat magazine. Paul keensdouglas humorist, storyteller, author for the past twenty years he has been a leading exponent of the oral traditions in a variety of fora, of which his carnival talk tent has become a landmark. Keensdouglass books for children echo the beliefs he expresses through his storytelling performances. The caribbean people book 1 indigenous people were forced to. Regarding the selection of paul keens douglas as poet laureate of trinidad and. Lal shop by paul keens douglas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The jumbies was just her kind of story, and even then there were a few. Aug 17, 2017 virtual museum is a collection of cultural documentaries demonstrating the history of west indians.
The jumbies by tracey baptiste published by algonquin young readers. Paul keensdouglas was born in trinidad and grew up in grenada. On all hallows eve, when a pair of troublemaking brothers tie her deceased mothers prized necklace to a wild animal, corinne chases the animal into the forest to retrieve it. Tracey shares her hope that her book will inspire other parents from trinidad and tobago, and the caribbean, to share jumbie stories. I dont know really much of anything about this paul fellow outside of the two records of his i found and a newspaper article about him that was in the sleeve of one of them for some reason. Paul keensdouglas biography arious entertainment group. Then one night corinne chases an agouti all the way into the forbidden forest, and shining yellow eyes follow her to the edge of the trees.
Theyare just tricksters made up by parents to frighten their children. Pdf caribbean english and the literacy tutor a manual alfred. Lyrics for tanti merle drapes by paul keensdouglas. In trying to describe paul keensdouglas one often has a problem, so broad is his scope. Born in trinidad and tobago, he spent his early childhood in grenada where he attended wesley hall methodist school and presentation boys college. Yes, this great poet, paul keens douglas with his chronicles of west indian life. Reprinted from twice upon a time by paul keensdouglas keensdee productions, port of spain, 1989. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. I would like very much to post a few more poems by paul keensdouglas on soc. Mc dowell 1 foun 1101 caribbean civilisation 26 september 2014 this paper focuses on tanti merle at the oval by paul keensdouglas. Elevenyearold corinne must call on her courage and an ancient magic to stop an evil spirit and save her island home.
Indeed paul keensdouglas is seen more as a regional personality rather than belonging to any particular territory. Apr 26, 2016 bonus points for diversitsy, of course, although i cant say much about the representation and its quality since i dont belong to any of the minorities included in this book. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Paul keensdouglas was born in september of 1942 in san juan, trinidad, but spent his early childhood in grenada where he attended presentation boys college. Paul keensdouglas tanti merle drapes lyrics musixmatch. By relating tales of life in the caribbean and canada, he teaches children about the importance of cultural heritage, encourages creative thinking, and broadens young imaginations. For example, in when moon shine, a poem by paul keensdouglas, the. I would like very much to post a few more poems by paul keens douglas on soc. Sherry ann guy as the hummingbird, a peter minshall creation. Severine plans to claim the entire island for the jumbies. Skip to main navigation skip to main navigation skip to search skip to search skip to content english english, collapsed.
Dvds well let me tell youlive at the talk tent 2007 work. Jan 16, 2011 paul keens douglas was born in september of 1942 in san juan, trinidad, but spent his early childhood in grenada where he attended presentation boys college. Revered regional raconteur, paul keensdouglas was his usual macocious self friday night when he opened his 30th anniversary tour here at le meridien pegasus, throwing picong left, right, and centre as the notion took his fancy. Keith castellain douglas popular series by keith douglass books by. Tim tim in the storytelling world, paul keensdouglas is one of the most eloquent and bestknown raconteurs and social commentators in the englishspeaking caribbean. Paul keens douglas well let me tell you dvd paul keens douglas fedons flute and other stories paul keens douglas its not easy paul keens douglas las lap paul keens douglas its the little things paul keens douglas my daddy paul keens douglas top soil paul keens douglas we kind ah people paul keens douglas vol. Virtual museum is a collection of cultural documentaries demonstrating the history of west indians. Paul who took his tanti merle to the queens park oval to watch a cricket match. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Paul is one of the most eloquent and best known reconteurs in the english.
Paul douglas died of a heart attack at his home in hollywood, california on september 11, 1959, at the age of 52. Paul keens douglas las lap paul keens douglas crick crack paul keens douglas fedons flute and other stories paul keens douglas its not easy paul keens douglas its the little things paul keens douglas my daddy paul keens douglas we kind ah people paul keens douglas top soil paul keens douglas vol. Paul keens douglas performing at the official opening of the cxc headquarters. Readers guide the jumbies by tracey baptiste about the author tracey baptiste lived in trinidad until she was fifteen. He seems to me to be the trinidad bill cosby, but more than that as well. Apr 28, 2015 a fantasy based in caribbean folklore. Ii by paul keensdouglas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Westindian folklore bacoo, ladiablesse, dwen, soucounyant, rum jumbie, old eye. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. A selfpublished author, he has to his credit nine volumes of. Books by douglas murray author of the strange death of. If anyone else knows how i might get in touch with them, please let me know.
Five years younger than lisa in carol matas lisas war 1989, annemarie johansen has, at 10, known three years of nazi occupation. Famous trinidadian humorist, storyteller, author, and the caribbeans no. A true caricom man, he was part of the special presentations marking the 30th anniversary of caricom in montego bay, jamaica and its 40th anniversary at chaguaramas, trinidad in 20. Ii by paul keens douglas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Apr 28, 2015 tracey baptiste and the story behind the jumbies. See all books authored by keith douglass, including battleground, and pacific siege, and more on.
Paul keensdouglas jumbies, duppies and spirits youtube. Although kirk douglas is best known as a film star, he has also had a distinguished career as an author of both nonfiction and fiction. Lal shop by paul keensdouglas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Most of his scenes were reshot with jack warden as the manager. Indeed paul keens douglas is seen more as a regional personality rather than belonging to any particular territory. Musixmatch for spotify and itunes is now available for your computer. Publication date 1885 topics douglas family, angus, earls of, genealogy publisher edinburgh, printed by t. Ii by paul keens douglas and a great selection of related books, art and. Paul keensdouglas is currently considered a single author. Ii by paul keensdouglas and a great selection of related books, art and. And he performs the work of the beloved caribbean poet paul keensdouglas, complete with steel drum. Trailer for the jumbies, a middle grade adventure featuring caribbean fairytale creatures. As the popularity of the record grew and paul was called on to perform across the caribbean, he attempted to balance his performances with a job as a copywriter at mccann erickson but in 1979 decided to freelance and focus on being a performer free. A prolific writer, there seems to be no end to the steady stream of poetry, stories and humor that flows from his fertile imagination.
The douglas book by fraser, william, sir, 18161898. She is a former teacher who works as a writer and editor and lives in new jersey. Say paul keensdouglas and you will soon find out that youre talking about a man who has told some of the finest stories celebrating the game of cricket in the caribbean. Recently ive been reading tracey baptistes ya book, the jumbies, which is a supernatural fantasy book that takes place on the island of trinidad. Paul keensdouglas was his usual macocious self friday night when he opened his 30th anniversary tour here at le meridien pegasus, throwing picong left, right, and centre as the notion. Paul keens douglas is one of the most eloquent and bestknown raconteurs and social commentators in the englishspeaking caribbean. Lyrics for tanti merle drapes by paul keens douglas. The jumbies is founded on a particular haitian folktale and various caribbean lore, twisted together and built into its very ownpardon the punmonster. Paul keensdouglas primary author only author division. The book concludes with the jews return, after the war, to homes well kept for them by their neighbors. I wrote to the holder at the address listed in the book, and also attempted to phone, all without success in locating them. The jumbies was just her kind of story, and even then there were a few rounds of changes before it was final. Keith douglass books list of books by author keith douglass.
As we continue our winter storytelling special, ken corsbie of guyana and barbados, tells the tallest tales how to pick a mango, and adjusting to life in the cold north. Keensdee productions, 1979 dialect literature, english 125 pages. A selfpublished author, he has to his credit nine volumes of work, sixteen cds, seventeen lps and two videos. Paul keens douglas paul keens douglas 2020paul keens douglas 2020. Storyteller paul keensdouglas, whose performances are known up and down the caribbean islands, has produced. Paul keensdouglas is one of the most eloquent and bestknown raconteurs and social commentators in the englishspeaking caribbean. Paul keens douglas, tommy joseph, sprangalang, learie joseph, rachel price. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The author of the anastasia books as well as more serious fiction rabble starkey, 1987 offers her first historical fictiona story about the escape of the jews from denmark in 1943. Paul keens douglas is a good friend of my famly born in 1942, in san jaun, trinidad and schooled in grenada, seemingly all his works are available in the bookstore.
As with angels in the outfield, he played a manager frustrated by a losing team. He is writer, poet, dramatist, lecturer and entertainer all rolled into one. A deftly told story that dramatizes how danes appointed themselves bodyguardsnot only for their king, who was in. First time authors latin nights one book one community. As the popularity of the record grew and paul was called on to perform across the caribbean, he attempted to balance his performances with a job as a copywriter at mccann erickson but in 1979 decided to freelance and focus on being a performer free to travel wherever the gigs were. Though ever cautious and fearful of the ubiquitous soldiers, she is largely. Dvds well let me tell youlive at the talk tent 2007.