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Showcasing Africa's finest contemporary short stories.
If you're looking to delve into the rich tapestry of African storytelling, "The Daily Assortment of Astonishing Things and Other Stories" is a solid choice. As a compilation of the year's most compelling short stories, it reflects the diversity and depth of African writing. Each piece serves as a cultural journey, offering a glimpse into varied landscapes and lives bound by a common thread of masterful storytelling.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781780263205
Authors:
The Caine Prize for African Writing
Publisher: New Internationalist Books
Date of Publication: 2016-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.56
(rated by 41 readers)
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Showcasing Africa's finest contemporary short stories.
If you're looking to delve into the rich tapestry of African storytelling, "The Daily Assortment of Astonishing Things and Other Stories" is a solid choice. As a compilation of the year's most compelling short stories, it reflects the diversity and depth of African writing. Each piece serves as a cultural journey, offering a glimpse into varied landscapes and lives bound by a common thread of masterful storytelling.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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