Blixen, Karen
Out of Africa (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141183336
- author:
- Blixen, Karen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Out of Africa is a poignant account of a life lived on the African continent, written by Karen Blixen in the 1930s. The book tells the story of her experiences on a coffee farm in Kenya, where she formed strong friendships with the people and developed a deep affection for the land and its inhabitants.
With astonishing clarity and an unsentimental intelligence, Blixen portrays a way of life that has largely disappeared. Her writing is a testament to the enduring power of human connection and the beauty of the natural world.
This memoir is a powerful exploration of love, loss, and the human experience, offering a unique perspective on a bygone era.
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