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| Author | Earl Lovelace |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | Andre Deutsch Ltd |
Publication date | 1982 |
| Preceded by | The Dragon Can't Dance |
| Followed by | Salt |
The Wine of Astonishment is a 1982 novel written by Trinidadian author Earl Lovelace. The story depicts the struggles of a Spiritual Baptist community from the passing of the Prohibition Ordinance to repealing of the ban, portraying a 20-year struggle from 1932 to 1951. Themes such as racism, women in society, religion, change, oppression, power and authority are featured throughout the book.