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Memory of Departure
By the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature 2021
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy poignant narratives that explore themes of personal discovery, identity, and the search for a better future. Abdulrazak Gurnah weaves a compelling story set against the backdrop of political and social upheaval, capturing the intricate details of life in a complex society. The prose is rich and evocative, offering a deeply moving and immersive reading experience.
Memory of Departure
Vehement, comic and shrewd, Abdulrazak Gurnah's first novel is an unwavering contemplation of East African coastal life
Vehement, comic and shrewd, Abdulrazak Gurnah’s first novel is an unwavering contemplation of East African coastal life
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By the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature 2021
Vehement, comic and shrewd, Abdulrazak Gurnah’s first novel is an unwavering contemplation of East African coastal life.
Poverty and depravity wreak havoc on Hassan Omar’s family. Amid great hardship, he decides to escape.
The arrival of Independence brings new upheavals as well as the betrayal of the promise of freedom. The new government, fearful of an exodus of its most able men, discourages young people from travelling abroad and refuses to release examination results. Deprived of a scholarship, Hassan travels to Nairobi to stay with a wealthy uncle, in the hope that he will release his mother’s rightful share of the family inheritance.
The collision of past secrets and future hopes, the compound of fear and frustration, beauty and brutality, create a fierce tale of undeniable power.
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iMemory of Departure/i by Abdulrazak Gurnah has been described as a captivating story that beautifully intertwines themes of memory and loss. Reviewers praise Gurnah's lyrical and mordant writing, his masterful storytelling, and his insightful portrayal of family dynamics. Themes of exile and the immigrant experience are addressed with acerbic humour and biting incisiveness, offering a perspective on the interplay between history and personal narratives.
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ISBN: 9781526653482
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 December 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 154g
Pages: 208
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About the Author
Abdulrazak Gurnah is the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature 2021. He is the author of ten novels: Memory of Departure, Pilgrims Way, Dottie, Paradise (shortlisted for the Booker Prize and the Whitbread Award), Admiring Silence, By the Sea (longlisted for the Booker Prize and shortlisted for the Los Angeles Times Book Award), Desertion (shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize) The Last Gift, Gravel Heart, and Afterlives, which was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Fiction 2021 and longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize. He was Professor of English at the University of Kent, and was a Man Booker Prize judge in 2016. He lives in Canterbury.
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