A walk in the night (Paperback)
La, Guma, Alex (Author)
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In this previously banned collection of seven short stories, Alex La Guma vividly reveals the plight of the poor and oppressed in apartheid South Africa. Characterised by his striking style and colourful dialogue, La Guma's stories explore experiences of racism and social inequality in various settings, from an overcrowded prison to a Portuguese restaurant.
Reviews
The greatest South African novelist of the 20th centuryThe TimesHis spirit of hope lives on in the books he left us. He is a central figure alongside Chinua Achebe [in] the making and consolidation of modern Afric...
ISBN (SKU)
9781035906147
Pages
192
Weight
139g
Dimensions
198x128x14
Imprint
Apollo
Published
14, March, 2024
Genres
Short Stories
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