The Envelope of tears and other stories / Stephen Amadi.

By:

Amadi, Stephen [author.]

Material type: Text

TextDescription: 70 pages ; 24 cmISBN:

9789914374810

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DDC classification:

428.64 AMA

Summary: A collection of contemporary short stories exploring themes of grief, resilience, and human relationships in modern African society. The book is described as an "atlas of the human spirit," focusing on the internal and physical journeys of young people. It explores themes of resilience, identity, and the courage to define oneself against societal expectations. The stories feature relatable local scenarios, such as: A bus ride from Kisumu to Nairobi. A race on a dusty track in Murang'a County. A walk to a football pitch heavy with grief.

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Books	Preservation, Conservation & Publication Kenyana	828.99676203 AMA (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		B233941
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A collection of contemporary short stories exploring themes of grief, resilience, and human relationships in modern African society.
The book is described as an "atlas of the human spirit," focusing on the internal and physical journeys of young people. It explores themes of resilience, identity, and the courage to define oneself against societal expectations. The stories feature relatable local scenarios, such as:
A bus ride from Kisumu to Nairobi. A race on a dusty track in Murang'a County. A walk to a football pitch heavy with grief.

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