Cet auteur explore des questions sociétales complexes à travers ses œuvres littéraires. Ses écrits, englobant poésie et prose, se concentrent souvent sur un examen critique des systèmes politiques et des relations humaines qui en découlent. Il partage en outre ses réflexions à travers d'autres genres, notamment des récits de voyage et des biographies, élargissant ainsi le champ de ses intérêts littéraires. Sa prose se caractérise par sa perspicacité et sa capacité à susciter la réflexion sur les complexités du monde.
When Kathleen dies, her only son returns to Johannesburg to carry out her final wishes. Her legacy, which he must deliver in person, includes a cache of firearms for a former apartheid enforcer; a wig that once belonged to a Liberian boy soldier; and her knitting needles, which he must present to Bamadodi, the Rain Queen.
Harry Moto must pass as a "coloured" on the underside of society, following a sexual escapade with the rich which forces to live as a fugitive. This is the first novel of Christopher Hope, who is better known for his poetry and as a winner of the Cholmondeley Award.
Funny, moving and sharply ironic, My Chocolate Redeemer is a novel full of intellectual fireworks and red-herrings, from the award-winning South African author Christopher Hope.
Industrial Development and Economic Change in Namibia since 1900
Examining Namibia's economic landscape since 1900, this book delves into the historical and political factors shaping its reliance on raw materials and the service sector. It investigates the stagnation of the manufacturing sector, contrasting it with the industrial development seen in other high-income nations. The analysis highlights the influence of power dynamics, both internationally and domestically, that have perpetuated the status quo and obstructed meaningful economic transformation. This comprehensive study encompasses both colonial and post-independence contexts, offering a unique perspective on Namibia's economic evolution.
