In this collection of short stories, Aidoo elevates the mundane in women's lives to an intellectual level in an attempt at challenging patriarchal structures and dominance in African society. Written from a child's perspective, Aidoo subverts the traditional beliefs and assumptions about the child's voice. Her inimitable sense of style and eloquence, explores love, marriage and relationships with all the issues they throw up for the contemporary African woman. In doing so, she manages to capture the very essence of womanhood. - Challenges patriarchal structures and dominance in African society - Portrays a child's perspective on traditional African beliefs

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In this collection of short stories, Aidoo elevates the mundane in women's lives to an intellectual level in an attempt at challenging patriarchal structures and dominance in… Развернуть 

Chinua Achebe's first novel portrays the collision of African and European cultures in people's lives, Okonkwo, a great man in Igbo traditional society, cannot adapt to the profound changes brought about by British colonial rule. Yet, as in classic tragedy, Okonkwo's downfall results from his own character as well as from external forces.

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Chinua Achebe's first novel portrays the collision of African and European cultures in people's lives, Okonkwo, a great man in Igbo traditional society, cannot adapt to the… Развернуть 

Salim Juma, a Tanzanian Asian and great grandson of an African slave, is bequeathed a gunny sack by his mystical grand-aunt. It is an ancient sack full of mementos which unravel a gallery of characters. This book was a Commonwealth Writer's Prize winner.

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Salim Juma, a Tanzanian Asian and great grandson of an African slave, is bequeathed a gunny sack by his mystical grand-aunt. It is an ancient sack full of mementos which unravel a… Развернуть