“The beauty was in the waking of the powerless. Is it always to be true that it is impossible to have things strong and at the same time beautiful? The famished men need not stay famished. But to gorge themselves in this heartbreaking way consuming, utterly destroying the common promise of their greed, was that ever necessary?”
Quote by Ayi Kwei Armah
Work
The Beautyful Ones are Not Yet Born
This novel, set in an unspecified African country following its independence, delves into the political turmoil and social strife. It follows the journey of a young man who becomes an accidental revolutionary, as he navigates the complexities of power, greed, and the struggle for change. more
Author
Ayi Kwei Armah
Ayi Kwei Armah, born on October 28, 1939, is a Ghanaian-British writer known for his focus on social, political, and cultural issues in Africa and the post-colonial era. more
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