The Granta Book of the African Short Story introduces a group of African writers described by its editor, Helon Habila, as 'the post-nationalist generation'. Introducing a diverse and dazzling collection from all over the continent - from Morocco to Zimbabwe, Uganda to Kenya - Habila has focused on younger, newer writers, interspersed with some of their older, more established peers, to give a fascinating picture of a new and more liberated Africa. Disdaining the narrowly nationalist and political preoccupations of previous generations, these writers are characterized by their engagement with the wider world and the opportunities offered by the internet, the end of apartheid, the end of civil wars and dictatorships, and the possibilities of free movement around the world. Many of them live outside Africa. Their work is inspired by travel and exile. They are liberated, global and expansive. As Dambudzo Marechera wrote: "If you write for a particular nation, or tribe, then f*** you." These are the stories of a new Africa, punchy, self-confident and defiant. Includes stories by: Rachida El Charni; Henrietta Rose-Innes; George Makana Clarke; Ivan Vladislavik; Mansoura Ez Eldin; Rogerio Mandjate; Aminatta Forna; Igoni Barrett; Patrice Nganang; Leila Aboulela; Petina Gappah; Ala Al-Aswany; Doreen Baingana; EC Osondu
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`The skill and sophistication of African authors is on display throughout this rich and rewarding book' --The Times
`Brings together some of the most exciting voices from this generation of Afropolitans' --Daily Telegraph
'An anthology of writing from and about Africa that is among the most original' --Financial Times
'A timely anthology of short stories that reveals the strength of contemporary African fiction' --Prospect
'**** - A sense of often painful transition echoes through these snapshots'
--Metro
'Big, brave and intricately interwoven ... There is a clutch of terrific stories here for almost every kind of reader'
--Herald
'A worthy introduction to the diversity and against-all-odds exuberance of the continent's people'
--Independent
'This book is a landmark and a celebration of what has been an unprecedented decade for African fiction'
--Guardian
`Brings together some of the most exciting voices from this generation of Afropolitans' --Daily Telegraph
'An anthology of writing from and about Africa that is among the most original' --Financial Times
'A timely anthology of short stories that reveals the strength of contemporary African fiction' --Prospect
'**** - A sense of often painful transition echoes through these snapshots'
--Metro
'Big, brave and intricately interwoven ... There is a clutch of terrific stories here for almost every kind of reader'
--Herald
'A worthy introduction to the diversity and against-all-odds exuberance of the continent's people'
--Independent
'This book is a landmark and a celebration of what has been an unprecedented decade for African fiction'
--Guardian
About the Author
Helon Habila was born in Nigeria. He has published three novels, Waiting for an Angel (2002), Measuring Time (2007) and Oil on Water (2010). Winner of the Caine Prize 2001, and the Commonwealth Writer's Prize 2003, Habila currently teaches Creative Writing at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, where he lives with his family.
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By Njoki Kamau
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From the shores of the river Nile to the hallowed halls of Oxford, taking in sultry nights in the island of Mombasa and the fast-moving streets of America, these are stories of life, love, death and everything else in between. They will entertain, inform and challenge you. The different writing styles, subject matter and characters are well balanced and arranged to provide a wonderful reading experience. African writers have truly come into their own. I would recommend this book to anyone.
By M 08
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Wonderfully written, varied short stories by African writers - would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to explore outside the beaten track
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A really lovely selection of stories from the continent, all varied and interesting. A worthwhile buy for for anyone who is a fan of short stories.
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