The Africans
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A work of mid-twentieth-century fiction rooted in the political and cultural upheaval of post-colonial Africa, The Africans by Naomi Mitchison chronicles the lives and struggles of African communities navigating the tensions between tradition and modernity, colonial legacy and self-determination. Mitchison, a prolific Scottish author known for her deep engagement with social justice, brings a compassionate and unflinching eye to the human stories embedded within broader historical forces. The narrative illustrates the complexity of African identity at a time of profound transformation, presenting characters whose personal lives are inseparable from the political currents reshaping the continent. Written with warmth and moral seriousness, the work stands as a testament to Mitchison's lifelong commitment to amplifying voices and experiences often marginalized in Western literature.
Author: Naomi Mitchison
Format: Hardback
Published: 1970, Anthony Blond
Genre: African history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A work of mid-twentieth-century fiction rooted in the political and cultural upheaval of post-colonial Africa, The Africans by Naomi Mitchison chronicles the lives and struggles of African communities navigating the tensions between tradition and modernity, colonial legacy and self-determination. Mitchison, a prolific Scottish author known for her deep engagement with social justice, brings a compassionate and unflinching eye to the human stories embedded within broader historical forces. The narrative illustrates the complexity of African identity at a time of profound transformation, presenting characters whose personal lives are inseparable from the political currents reshaping the continent. Written with warmth and moral seriousness, the work stands as a testament to Mitchison's lifelong commitment to amplifying voices and experiences often marginalized in Western literature.