Fools and Other Stories (Paperback)

Fools, the title story in this collection, is a tale of generations in the struggle against oppression. Zamani is a middle-aged teacher who was once respected by the community as a leader of the future. Then he disgrac­ed himself, and now he's haunted by the impotence of his present life. A chance meeting brings him up against Zani, a young student activist whose attempts to kindle the flames of resistance in Charterston Location are ludicrously impractical. Both affection and hostility bind Zamani and Zani together in an intense and unpredictable relationship. Finding each other means finding the common ground of their struggle. It also means reexamining their lives - and, notably, their relationship s with women.'The Test', 'The Prophetess', and 'The Music of the Violin' all deal with formative experiences in a township childhood: an act of courage and en­durance; a close encounter with an awe-inspiring old woman; a choice which must be made between the narrow ambitions of middle-class parents and the challenge of the township streets, at once more inviting and more dangerous.'Uncle' celebrates the gift of one generation to another: a gift that mingles music with other adventures of the spirit, recklessness with resourcefulness, and laughter with wisdom.

General

Imprint:	Picador Africa
Country of origin:	South Africa
Release date:	September 2006
Authors:	Njabulo S. Ndebele
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	229
ISBN-13:	978-1-77010-030-5
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > Modern fiction Books > Varsity Textbooks Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Language & Literature Promotions Books > Academic & Education > UNISA > Language & Literature
LSN:	1-77010-030-X
Barcode:	9781770100305
Course Code:	ACEEN38

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