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"Afterlives" by Abdulrazak Gurnah is a novel that delves into the complex lives and experiences of its characters during a tumultuous period in history. Here are the product details for this book:
- Publisher: Bloomsbury
- Language: English
- Paperback: 288 pages
- ISBN-10: 152661586X
- ISBN-13: 978-1526615862
- Item Weight: 440 g
- Dimensions: 23.4 x 2.4 x 15.3 cm
- Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Set during a time when colonial powers were vying for control of Africa, the story follows the lives of two characters, Ilyas and Hamza, whose paths cross as they navigate the challenges of their era. Ilyas was taken from his parents by the German colonial troops known as the Schutzruppe askari, while Hamza was sold into a different kind of servitude. Both characters have been marked by their experiences and seek to find meaning and security in a world shaped by colonization and conflict.
The novel explores themes of identity, loss, resilience, and the impact of colonialism on individuals and communities. As the backdrop of World War I unfolds in Europe, it also affects the lives of the characters in East Africa, adding another layer of complexity to their stories.
Abdulrazak Gurnah, hailed as one of Africa's greatest living writers, weaves a compelling narrative that sheds light on the historical and human dimensions of a turbulent period in Africa's past. "Afterlives" is a thought-provoking and richly textured novel that invites readers to reflect on the enduring legacies of colonialism and the resilience of the human spirit.
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