The Suns of Independence

Ahmadou Kourouma

Original title: Soleils des indépendances

earliest edition we have, 1981 Heinemann, 1981 136 pages

African writers series

The "Suns of Independence" considered a masterpiece of modern African literature, enables the reader to gain unique insight into African culture and conflicts. Through Fama and Salimata, the husband and wife at the heart of the story, Kourouma conveys the confusion that torments many Africans when a traditional and a later, more materialistic culture collide. The last of the Dumbuya princes who had reigned over the M...

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The Suns of Independence hardcover · 1994 · Univ of Michigan Pr · 9780472095452
The Suns of Independence paperback · 1994 · Univ of Michigan Pr · 9780472065455
The suns of independence edition · 1981 · Africana Pub. Co. · 136 pages
The suns of independence edition · 1981 · Heinemann · 136 pages

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