Marangwanda, Cynthia Rumbidzai
Shards
- ISBN 13:
- 9781914287404
- author:
- Marangwanda, Cynthia Rumbidzai
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Carnelian Heart Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 0.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Shards is an allegorical exploration of two pivotal days in the life of a young woman from a middle-class Zimbabwe family. Her world is turned upside down by an ancestral calling she has long refused to accept, leading to a profound existential crisis.
The story takes place against the backdrop of a country grappling with sociopolitical troubles and unfulfilled hopes in the dregs of the colonial era. Cynthia Marangwanda's unique voice as a spoken word artist shines through in her writing, deftly exploring African spirituality and its clash with modernity.
This is the first novella by Marangwanda, published to critical acclaim in her native Zimbabwe, where it earned her a National Arts Merit Award for debut work in 2015. A powerful and thought-provoking read, Shards is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of identity and culture.
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