Sender and receiver

In this part of the study guide, we will focus on the communication situation—sender, receiver, and context. These aspects will help you understand Levy’s message and intentions.

Sender

The sender of the essay “The Writing of The Long Song” is Andrea Levy. Levy is a British writer of Jamaican descent. Her previous works recommend her as someone who has extensive knowledge on Jamaican culture and issues related to Jamaican society:

… my last novel, was the story of Jamaican immigrants to England in the early years after World War Two. Before that I had written three other novels that dealt in...

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Receiver

The receivers of the essay are English-speaking readers and all those interested in buying, or who have bought Levy’s novel The Long Song. However, the content of the essay also targets particular categories of people.

The essay (like the novel) is addressed to Jamaicans and British citizens, to those who feel ashamed of their slave ancestry,...

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