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Discover the captivating journey of Kpomassie in this brand new edition of his acclaimed memoir, 'An African in Greenland,' published by Penguin UK. Featuring 336 pages of immersive travel writing, this B-format paperback takes you from the scorching heat of 1950s Togo, West Africa, to the breathtaking and bitter cold of Greenland. Kpomassie’s story begins with a childhood surrounded by rich, fertile soil and treacherous snakes, but his life changes dramatically when he stumbles upon a book about Greenland. This book ignites a deep obsession, leading him on an extraordinary adventure from the Equator to the Arctic.
Join Kpomassie as he shares his experiences adapting to the Inuit peoples' customs and foods, elegantly exploring themes of community, belonging, and colonization throughout his engaging narrative. Originally released in 1981 and translated into nine languages, this travel memoir presents a unique West African perspective, bridging cultures and landscapes. 'An African in Greenland' is not just a tale of travel; it’s an exploration of identity and connection.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241554531
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 336
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'The play of moonlight on the icebergs was indescribably strange, and its magnificent refracted shimmers were brighter than day. One night, fooled by its brilliance, I got up at three in the morning.'
Scorching heat, rich, fertile soil and treacherous snakes marked the landscape in which Kpomassie grew up in 1950s Togo, West Africa. When, as a teenager, he discovered a book on Greenland, this distant land of snow and ice became an instant obsession and he embarked on the adventure of a lifetime.
In this work of rich, immersive travel writing Kpomassie invites the reader to join him on his audacious journey as he makes his way from the Equator to the bitter cold of the Arctic and settles into life with the Inuit peoples, adapting to their foods and customs. Part memoir, part anthropological observation, this warm, captivating narrative teems with nuanced observations on community, belonging and colonization.
Originally published in 1981, this critically acclaimed work has been translated into nine languages and is a rare example of travel writing from a West African perspective that highlights unexpected connection between cultures despite their contrasting landscapes.
This translation by James Kirkup has previously been published with the title An African in Greenland
Join Kpomassie as he shares his experiences adapting to the Inuit peoples' customs and foods, elegantly exploring themes of community, belonging, and colonization throughout his engaging narrative. Originally released in 1981 and translated into nine languages, this travel memoir presents a unique West African perspective, bridging cultures and landscapes. 'An African in Greenland' is not just a tale of travel; it’s an exploration of identity and connection.
Order today for fast delivery options! We ensure that your book reaches you promptly and safely, so you can start your adventure right away.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241554531
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 336
Description:
'The play of moonlight on the icebergs was indescribably strange, and its magnificent refracted shimmers were brighter than day. One night, fooled by its brilliance, I got up at three in the morning.'
Scorching heat, rich, fertile soil and treacherous snakes marked the landscape in which Kpomassie grew up in 1950s Togo, West Africa. When, as a teenager, he discovered a book on Greenland, this distant land of snow and ice became an instant obsession and he embarked on the adventure of a lifetime.
In this work of rich, immersive travel writing Kpomassie invites the reader to join him on his audacious journey as he makes his way from the Equator to the bitter cold of the Arctic and settles into life with the Inuit peoples, adapting to their foods and customs. Part memoir, part anthropological observation, this warm, captivating narrative teems with nuanced observations on community, belonging and colonization.
Originally published in 1981, this critically acclaimed work has been translated into nine languages and is a rare example of travel writing from a West African perspective that highlights unexpected connection between cultures despite their contrasting landscapes.
This translation by James Kirkup has previously been published with the title An African in Greenland