Kapuscinski, Ryszard
The Shadow of the Sun: My African Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140292626
- author:
- Kapuscinski, Ryszard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- African history: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Africa is a geographical term, not a fixed entity. Ryszard Kapuscinski's writing about the people of Africa offers a nuanced perspective on the continent. This book presents a personal account of post-colonial Africa, one that resists generalised explanations and instead explores the complexities of a mosaic of cultures and practices. Kapuscinski's work is a meditation on humanity's struggles with foreign domination, freedom, war, and politics. Through his writing, he grapples with the challenges of understanding a continent that defies easy categorisation. This book is a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience, one that seeks to come to terms with the intricacies of human existence. By avoiding the official routes and palaces of politics, Kapuscinski creates a unique account of Africa, one that is both a personal reflection and a broader commentary on the human condition.
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