Description
In the vibrant, tumultuous heart of 1970s Accra, a tapestry of lives unfolds, intricately woven through the bustling streets and complex social fabric of Ghana. This novel introduces a cast of unforgettable characters—from a visionary professor and a mystical young witch to ambitious students and shrewd entrepreneurs—each navigating a nation at a crossroads. As old colonial powers recede and the promise of democracy flickers, their intertwined stories paint a vivid, often poignant, picture of a society grappling with its identity and future. Through lyrical and dizzying prose, the author crafts a portrait of a city teeming with life, absurdity, and profound human experience, echoing the rich specificity of literary giants like Joyce and Dickens.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Classics
Published Aug 1, 2019
368 pages
ISBN: 9780241370094
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First Published
1986
Language
eng
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