Dukawalla And Other Stories
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n this collection of stories, Pheroze Nowrojee takes his readers on journeys into varied Kenyan, East African, and other landscapes, delving into lives and personalities equally diverse. Whether actively transforming their surroundings or being transformed by what is around them, his complex characters reflect our common humanity in sometimes ordinary and sometimes surprisingâbut always compellingâways. Exquisitely told, laden with humour and beauty and poignancy, these stories are a vital addition to the East African anthology.
Category: | African Writers |
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Weight | 0.350 kg |
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