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Discover 'Search Sweet Country', a captivating novel that offers a deep and poetic glimpse into 1970s Ghana as it transitions from colonial rule. This brand new B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2019, spans 368 pages of rich storytelling that makes it a must-have for literature enthusiasts and African fiction lovers alike. The book, winner of the renowned Valco Fund Literary Award for Fiction and the Ghana Book Award, invites readers to explore the lives of various interconnected characters navigating the complexities of Accra. From the idealistic professor to the charming young witch, and from a wide-eyed student to a corrupt politician, each character paints a vibrant picture of a nation grappling with its identity and future. Laing's lyrical prose breathes life into a city that remains relevant today, reflecting the struggles of post-colonial societies. If you’re seeking a profound literary experience that intertwines historical context with emotional depth, 'Search Sweet Country' is your next great read. Enjoy fast shipping to ensure your copy arrives swiftly for your reading pleasure.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241370094
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 368
Description:
A startling, densely poetic portrait of 1970s Ghana as it emerges from colonial rule
Winner of the Valco Fund Literary Award for Fiction and the Ghana Book Award
Search Sweet Country follows the lives of an eclectic, interconnected group of Ghanaians living in and around the sprawling, chaotic city of Accra in the mid-1970s. Bringing the city to life in dizzying, lyrical prose, Laing weaves a story filled with bizarre and often melancholy characters- an idealistic professor, a lovely young witch, a wide-eyed student, a corrupt politician and his hack sidekick, a business-savvy young woman, a healer, a bishop and a crazy man intent on founding his own village. Their collective narratives create a portrait of a country where colonialism is dying, but democracy remains elusive. Search Sweet Country is a timeless, near-forgotten gem by a virtuosic writer, as necessary now as when the book was first published. Like Joyce's Dublin and Dickens's London, Laing's Accra brims with both lush specificity and universal relevance.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241370094
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 368
Description:
A startling, densely poetic portrait of 1970s Ghana as it emerges from colonial rule
Winner of the Valco Fund Literary Award for Fiction and the Ghana Book Award
Search Sweet Country follows the lives of an eclectic, interconnected group of Ghanaians living in and around the sprawling, chaotic city of Accra in the mid-1970s. Bringing the city to life in dizzying, lyrical prose, Laing weaves a story filled with bizarre and often melancholy characters- an idealistic professor, a lovely young witch, a wide-eyed student, a corrupt politician and his hack sidekick, a business-savvy young woman, a healer, a bishop and a crazy man intent on founding his own village. Their collective narratives create a portrait of a country where colonialism is dying, but democracy remains elusive. Search Sweet Country is a timeless, near-forgotten gem by a virtuosic writer, as necessary now as when the book was first published. Like Joyce's Dublin and Dickens's London, Laing's Accra brims with both lush specificity and universal relevance.