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Long considered Doris Lessing’s best collection of short stories, this volume is a tribute to her twenty-five years in Africa, capturing the complexities of life on the continent. First published in 1965 and out of print since the 1990s, it showcases some of Lessing’s most extraordinary work, portraying a world that remains vital to her. The collection includes every story she wrote about Africa, featuring her first collection, tales from other works, and four stories exclusive to this edition. It represents a significant part of Lessing’s oeuvre, reflecting her passion and honesty about her native land. The stories delve into the agonies and joys of African life, offering a brilliant portrait through the eyes of a first-rate artist. This essential collection highlights the depth of Lessing's insights and her status as one of the twentieth century’s most important authors. The table of contents features a range of stories, including "The Black Madonna," "The Old Chief Mshlanga," and "A Sunrise on the Veld," among others. Note that the American edition included more stories, and the complete British edition was published in two volumes.
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African Stories, Doris May Lessing
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- Année de publication
- 1976
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- Titre
- African Stories
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Doris May Lessing
- Éditeur
- Popular Library
- Publié
- 1976
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 670
- ISBN10
- 0445084375
- ISBN13
- 9780445084377
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Fiction, Thème historique, Classiques, Nouvelles, 20e siècle, Littérature britannique, Afrique, Prix Nobel, Zimbabwe
- Titre original
- African stories
- Évaluation
- 4,15 sur 5
- Description
- Long considered Doris Lessing’s best collection of short stories, this volume is a tribute to her twenty-five years in Africa, capturing the complexities of life on the continent. First published in 1965 and out of print since the 1990s, it showcases some of Lessing’s most extraordinary work, portraying a world that remains vital to her. The collection includes every story she wrote about Africa, featuring her first collection, tales from other works, and four stories exclusive to this edition. It represents a significant part of Lessing’s oeuvre, reflecting her passion and honesty about her native land. The stories delve into the agonies and joys of African life, offering a brilliant portrait through the eyes of a first-rate artist. This essential collection highlights the depth of Lessing's insights and her status as one of the twentieth century’s most important authors. The table of contents features a range of stories, including "The Black Madonna," "The Old Chief Mshlanga," and "A Sunrise on the Veld," among others. Note that the American edition included more stories, and the complete British edition was published in two volumes.