Buchi Emecheta
Second Class Citizen
- ISBN 13:
- 9780807610664
- author:
- Buchi Emecheta
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- George Braziller INC International Concepts
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 174
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Adah's journey to London in the late 1960s is one of resilience and determination. Seeking an independent life for herself and her children, she faces harsh realities about being a new citizen.
As Adah navigates her experiences, Buchi Emecheta sheds light on issues of survival and the weight of everyday struggles. Her prose is marked by originality and a fresh perspective on English language.
This powerful novel offers a nuanced exploration of life as a second-class citizen, one that challenges readers to confront the complexities of identity and belonging.
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