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020 _a9789914374810
040 _aKenya National Library Service
082 _a428.64 AMA
100 _aAmadi, Stephen
_eauthor.
245 _aThe Envelope of tears and other stories /
_cStephen Amadi.
300 _a70 pages ;
_c24 cm.
520 _aA 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.
650 _aEnglish language -- Study and teaching (Primary)
650 _aShort stories, Kenyan.
650 _aGrief-- Fiction.
650 _aHuman relationships -- Fiction.
650 _aSocial life and customs -- Short stories
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