The Polished Hoe
When an elderly Bimshire village woman calls the police to confess to a murder, the result is a shattering all-night vigil that brings together elements of the African diaspora in one epic sweep. Set on the post-colonial West Indian island of Bimshire in 1952, The Polished Hoe unravels over the course of 24 hours but spans the lifetime of one woman and the collective experience of a society informed by slavery.
Austin Clarke is a novelist, short story writer and poet born in Barbados.
Other publications from this author include:
- In Your Crib (2015)
- Where The Sun Shines Best (2013)
- They Never Told Me: and Other Stories (2013)
- More (2009)
- Choosing His Coffin: The Best Stories of Austin Clarke (2003)
- The Question (1999)
- The Origin of Waves (1997)
- The Austin Clarke Reader (1996)
- Canadian Experience (1994)
- There Are No Elders (1993)
- In This City (1992)
- Proud Empires (1988)
- Nine Men Who Laughed (1986)
- When Women Rule (1985)
- Prime Minister (1977)
- The Bigger Light (1975)
- Storm of Fortune (1973)
- When He Was Free and Young and He Used to Wear Silks (1971)
- The Meeting Point (1967)
- Amongst Thistles and Thorns (1965)
- The Survivors of the Crossing (1964)