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“She is a soldier trapped inside a barbed-wire fence, but she is still at war and the battlefield is her own body, and perhaps, she has come to realize as a prisoner, that is where it has always been.”

Quote by Maaza Mengiste

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The Shadow King

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Maaza Mengiste
Maaza Mengiste

Maaza Mengiste is an Ethiopian-born American writer whose works delve into the complexities of the African continent. Born in 1971, she has authored novels and short stories that examine historical and contemporary issues, often focusing on the experiences of women in Ethiopia. Her writing is noted for its rich narrative style and deep engagement with the cultural and political landscape of her native country. more

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