Midnight in the Morgue and Other Stories : The Caine Prize for African Writing 2024
International ed.
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1913175685
ISBN-13
9781913175689
Edition
International ed.
Publisher
Cassava Republic Press
Imprint
Cassava Republic Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Feb 25th, 2025
Print length
256 Pages
Weight
260 grams
Dimensions
21.50 x 13.60 x 2.30 cms
Product Classification:
Anthologies (non-poetry)Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)Fantasy
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An undocumented immigrant returns home after facing the indignities of the American Dream working as a washer of the dead, only to be met with a tragedy. A child struggles to come to terms with the fate of their beloved one-eyed chicken Otuanya – treated as a family pet but destined for the cooking pot. A family lives in fear of the dreaded Shadow Fever that haunts their town, keeping them trapped indoors after sunset or risk falling to an eternal sleep. From realistic explorations of family life, including parenthood and infidelity, to gritty noir and fantastical horror, the stories collected here are a testament to the endless imagination and possibilities of African literature. These witty, provocative and compulsively readable stories grapple with themes of feminism, patriarchy, class and exploitation, showcasing the role of the writer as an astute observer of life. This anthology is a generous offering, a feast of diverse, delectable narratives, with something for everyone.
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