With Only Human Hopes is a synthetical analysis of Earl Lovelace's published novels, plays, short-stories, and children's book. It is the first text to approach this award-winning author from a biblical perspective under the broad theme of nation-building in Trinidadian society. Relying on scholars such as Albert Camus, Eric Williams, Charles Wesley, and Booker T. Washington, in addition to scriptural heroes like King David, Daniel, Jacob, and Samson, Barrow-Delgado examines Lovelace's commentary on the human experience. She discusses the creative culture of Carnival, Calypso, and Spiritual...