Description
Ayi Kwei Armah's seminal novel, *Fragments*, plunges into the heart of post-colonial Ghana through the eyes of Baako, a young intellectual returning home after years abroad. Celebrated as a 'been-to,' Baako finds himself adrift in a society grappling with its identity, where traditional values clash with the allure of Western materialism. As he navigates the expectations of his family and the pressures of a changing nation, Baako confronts the fragmentation of his own self and the disillusionment that follows the promise of independence. This powerful narrative explores themes of cultural alienation, the corrupting influence of neocolonialism, and the enduring search for authentic meaning in a world in flux.
Available Editions
paperback
Heinemann
Published Jan 1, 1995
201 pages
ISBN: 9780435901547
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Details
First Published
1970
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Fragments by Ayi Kwei Armah.