A General Theory Of Oblivion by José Eduardo Agualusa – a world apart
The 48th book in my Reading Around The World Project, A General Theory Of Oblivion is a kaleidescopic novel covering
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African authors
African authors to watch?
The longlist for the annual Etisalat Prize for Literature has just been announced – this is a prize for first time authors
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I could pretend that I was up at dawn to greet the first of May in the time honoured way,
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The Commonwealth Short Story Prize gives writers from countries not often seen outside their home nation, a chance to reach
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Cry the Beloved Country by Alan Paton
In Cry, The Beloved Country Alan Paton expresses his love for South Africa and his fear for the future of
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