Tales of the Metric System

Autori

• Imraan Coovadia

Parametri

Pagine

394pagine

Tempo di lettura

14ore

• Africa
• Letteratura africana
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Repubblica del Sudafrica

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Set against the backdrop of South Africa's shift from imperial to metric measurements, this narrative delves into the country's turbulent history from 1970 to the present. Through a variety of characters, Coovadia offers a multifaceted examination of societal changes, reflecting on personal and national identity amidst the transformation. The interplay of measurement systems serves as a metaphor for broader cultural and political shifts, providing a rich exploration of contemporary South African life.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2016

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