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    • PUBLIC OPINION _Vol.1 _No.20_July 3,1937

    • PUBLIC OPINION _Vol.1 _No.20_July 3,1937
    • Public opinion-Jamaica-20th century; Jamaica-Government and politics; Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945; Community centers-Jamaica; Short stories, Caribbean (English); Sports-Caribbean Area
    • A weekly Jamaican newspaper in the 1930s which provides news and views about politics; lifestyle; arts and entertainment; and more
    • Newspapers - Public Opinion
    • PUBLIC OPINION _Vol.1 _No.41_November 27,1937

    • PUBLIC OPINION _Vol.1 _No.41_November 27,1937
    • Public opinion-Jamaica-20th century; Jamaica Government and politics-Periodicals; Jamaica-Social life and customs; Short stories (Caribbean), English; Drinking of alcoholic beverages-Jamaica; Medicinal plants; Diet in disease
    • A weekly Jamaican newspaper in the 1930s which provides news and views about politics; sports; lifestyle; entertainment; culture; and more
    • Newspapers - Public Opinion
    • And one

    • And one
    • Philosophy ; Love stories
    • 1,461 persons perished aboard the torpedoed vessel, and the odd figure of one makes the protagonist ponder the meaning of life as “…The vastness of the heavens and its stars made him think of infinity and the relative insignificance of a lone...
    • Roger Mais Collection - Short Stories & Articles
    • Aaron Joseph Matalon

    • Aaron Joseph Matalon
    • Matalon, Aaron Joseph-1919-2009; University of the West Indies-Degrees; Degrees. Academic.
    • An honorary degree, honoris causa, bestowed by the University of the West Indies, upon an astute Jamaican businessman from post-independence Jamaica. His remarkable journey from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of success has solidified his status...
    • Citations to Recipients of UWI Honorary Degree
    • Mais Scrapbook_No.1_Roger Mais_1-113

    • Mais Scrapbook_No.1_Roger Mais_1-113
    • Mais, Roger-Archives; Mais, Roger-Correspondence; Authors-Jamaican-20th century; Caribbean Area-Literary collections; Short stories, Caribbean (English); Caribbean Area-Poetry; Scrapbooks
    • A compilation of press clippings of published short stories and poems in press; reviews of publications; correspondence, manuscripts and other printed materials
    • Roger Mais Collection - Scrapbook
    • The white cockerel

    • The white cockerel
    • Love stories ; Man-woman relationships ; Loss
    • Martie experiences a mix strange of powerful and liberating emotions as she prepares to kill the white cockerel for the family’s meal. Her recent amorous encounter with the foreman of public works has changed her from a mere girl with romantic...
    • Roger Mais Collection - Short Stories & Articles
    • The Moon or a penny

    • The Moon or a penny
    • Love stories ; Man-woman relationships
    • Dick is repeatedly frustrated with his fiancé’s prudish attitude towards sex even after they are engaged. She never seems to understand the all-consuming passion that drives him to desire a total union of body, soul and spirit. Her seeming...
    • Roger Mais Collection - Short Stories & Articles
    • Blind man's buff

    • Blind man's buff
    • Love stories ; Man-woman relationships
    • Three young women set off for to catch water from the spring at Blind Man’s Hollow where very often there are mysterious sounds and happenings. The girls are not bothered by these things as they enjoy themselves with carefree abandon, especially...
    • Roger Mais Collection - Short Stories & Articles
    • A yellow leaf

    • A yellow leaf
    • Love stories ; Man-woman relationships
    • A thirty-six year old man find himself developing a passion for a blossoming soon-to be seventeen year-old and he is not sure what to do about it. Sensing that his feelings are being reciprocated, he ponders the many ramifications of such a...
    • Roger Mais Collection - Short Stories & Articles
    • Red dirt don't wash

    • Red dirt don't wash
    • Love stories ; man-woman relationships
    • Adrian, a simple country yokel, falls deeply in love with Miranda, a refined, city-bred lady’s maid. He feels woefully inadequate, but nevertheless, he tries to win her heart and this leads him to even buy a pair of shoes for his usually bare...
    • Roger Mais Collection - Short Stories & Articles
    • Buddies

    • Buddies
    • Love stories ; Jealousy ; Violence
    • Aston and Rufus were friends until the day they quarreled over Silvie, Aston’s girl. He felt that Rufus was being too friendly with her and so in a jealous rage Aston attacked his friend. Rufus was prepared to continue the fight until, battered and...
    • Roger Mais Collection - Short Stories & Articles
    • The Broken Fence

    • The Broken Fence
    • Love stories ; Friendship
    • Luke, Tass and Joe, three old men, reminisce about their past lives as they work together to mend not only the broken down farm fence, but also their dysfunctional relationship caused mainly by their youthful passion for the same woman who...
    • Roger Mais Collection - Short Stories & Articles
    • Tig

    • Tig
    • Love stories ; Dogs
    • Consumed with desire for the lovely and seemingly unattainable girl of his dreams, the boy takes out his frustration on his pet dog, Tig, by pummeling the animal with his fists. Despite the undeserved attack, Tig remains loyally at his master’s...
    • Roger Mais Collection - Short Stories & Articles
    • Anything can Happen

    • Anything can Happen
    • Love stories ; City and town life
    • The bar serves as a meeting place for various people: a discontented wife who does not want to stay home with her child; a disgruntled lover, kept from his beloved by her brother; three dangerous looking men who later feature in a rape; and a...
    • Roger Mais Collection - Short Stories & Articles
    • Lunch hour at Joe's

    • Lunch hour at Joe's
    • Love stories ; Boxers
    • Boxer McGee is so upset at losing his girl that he hardly notices the inviting looks being sent his way by the girl in the red sweater at the next table in the restaurant. It is left to Frick, his manager, to assess the possibilities and arrange a...
    • Roger Mais Collection - Short Stories & Articles
    • Don't stop me laughing

    • Don't stop me laughing
    • Love stories ; Adultery ; Man-woman relationships
    • Although Sherry has another man, she is having an affair with Silver but the relationship is becoming impossible and likely to end although Silver insists he wants it to last forever. For one, she still feels some commitment to her man Jim, but...
    • Roger Mais Collection - Short Stories & Articles

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