In this landmark anthology, writers from three generations who have often been associated with the Caribbean are brought together for the first time. Contributors include Nobel Laureates Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Derek Walcott, along with Julia Alvarez, Kamau Brathwaite, Senel Paz, Cristina Garcia, Fred D'Aguiar, Wilson Harris, Nilo Cruz, Bob Shacochis, Edwidge Danticat, Madison Smartt Bell, Olive Senior, Rosario Ferre, Port-au-Prince mayor Manno Charlemagne, and many others.