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Short Stories· Bahamas

An Evening in Guanima

by Patricia Glinton-Meicholas
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1992English
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About This Book

When Patricia Glinton-Meicholas published An Evening in Guanima in 1992, it quickly found its place in the broader tradition of short stories. An Evening in Guanima is a collection of Bahamian folktales retold with a modern twist. Glinton-Meicholas captures the oral storytelling tradition of the Bahamas, preserving its rich folklore while making it accessible to contemporary readers. The book is celebrated for its engaging narratives and the way it highlights the cultural heritage of the Bahamas, making it a valuable resource for understanding the region's storytelling traditions. Themes of folklore, tradition, cultural heritage run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorPatricia Glinton-Meicholas
Published1992
Country of Origin🇧🇸 Bahamas
LanguageEnglish
Category📄 Short Stories
ISBN9789768189618
Editorial Score30/100
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📄 Short Stories

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Country of Origin

🇧🇸 Bahamas

This book is part of Bahamas's rich literary tradition.

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Editorial Assessment

First published in 1992, Patricia Glinton-Meicholas's An Evening in Guanima is a work of short stories that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with folklore, tradition, cultural heritage, storytelling gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre. With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. Readers coming to An Evening in Guanima for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of folklore, tradition, cultural heritage, storytelling is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at. Patricia Glinton-Meicholas's role in the literature of Bahamas is well established. An Evening in Guanima can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

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Patricia Glinton-Meicholas is a Bahamas author whose work in short stories has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is An Evening in Guanima about?

An Evening in Guanima is a collection of Bahamian folktales retold with a modern twist. Glinton-Meicholas captures the oral storytelling tradition of the Bahamas, preserving its rich folklore while making it accessible to contemporary readers. The book is celebrated for its engaging narratives and the way it highlights the cultural heritage of the Bahamas, making it a valuable resource for understanding the region's storytelling traditions.

Who wrote An Evening in Guanima?

An Evening in Guanima was written by Patricia Glinton-Meicholas, from Bahamas. First published in 1992.

What awards has An Evening in Guanima won?

An Evening in Guanima has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is An Evening in Guanima worth reading?

An Evening in Guanima is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in folklore, tradition, cultural heritage.

Where can I buy An Evening in Guanima?

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What category is An Evening in Guanima?

An Evening in Guanima is classified as Short Stories. Collections of concise fiction exploring a wide range of human experience.

What country is An Evening in Guanima from?

An Evening in Guanima originates from Bahamas's literary tradition. Explore more books from Bahamas on our country page.

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