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A Bend in the River is V. S. Naipaul’s vivid exploration of post-colonial Africa at the time of Independence.
With an introduction by Yiyun Li, author of A Thousand Years of Good Prayers. Salim has spent most of his life on the east coast of Africa, living and working with his family.
When he sets out to build a new life for himself, moving to an unnamed country in the heart of the continent he believes he is doing so to fulfil his duty as a man.
He buys a small shop in a sleepy town, at a bend in the river, where he sells sundries to the locals. First published in 1979, A Bend in the River is V.S.
Naipaul's vivid exploration of post-colonial Africa at the time of Independence.
Serving as a microcosm of this changing world, his bend in the river is a scene of chaos, violent change, warring tribes, ignorance, isolation and poverty. And from this rich landscape emerges one of the author's most potent works – a truly moving story of historical upheaval and social breakdown.
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- Pages:352 pages
- Publisher:Pan Macmillan
- Publication Date:20/02/2020
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- ISBN:9781529014099
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In Stock - Less than 10 copies availableFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:352 pages
- Publisher:Pan Macmillan
- Publication Date:20/02/2020
- Category:
- ISBN:9781529014099