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“Outrage alternated with a sweaty fear he had never before felt. Something, it seemed to him was being drained from him, leaving the body feeling like a very dry sponge, very light, completely at the mercy of sly toying gusts of wind.”

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

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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