Abdulzarak Gurnah - Paradise

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Abdulzarak Gurnah - Paradise

"Paradise," penned by the esteemed Zanzibar-born British author and Nobel Prize laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah, is a poignant historical novel rooted in the early 20th century, set against the backdrop of what is now Tanzania. At its core, it narrates the poignant journey of a young African boy's coming of age, who finds himself ensnared in the brutal chains of slavery as compensation for a debt. This heart-wrenching tale of tragic love and personal growth unfolds within a larger, harrowing narrative of the European colonial endeavor that sought to ravage the pristine Edenic splendor of Africa. Gurnah masterfully contrasts the innocence and beauty of the continent with the greed and brutality of colonial expansion, illustrating how this invasive force corrupted and obliterated the traditional ways of life, culture, and the intrinsic harmony of the native peoples. "Paradise" is not just a story about individual fate; it is a deep, reflective piece on the complex interplay between innocence and exploitation, between the beauty of a land and its people and the dark shadow cast by colonialism. Through vivid storytelling and nuanced character development, Abdulrazak Gurnah offers a powerful exploration of the impact of colonialism on Africa's soul and on the lives of those caught in its relentless tide. "Paradise" emerges as a seminal work, inviting readers to reflect on the irreversible changes brought upon a continent and its people, forever altering their destiny.
Title in Armenian Աբդուլրազակ Գուրնա - Դրախտ
Author(s) Abdulrazak Gurnah
Translator(s) Arus Margaryan
Language(s) Armenian
Publisher(s) Antares
Year 2024
Pages 256
Binding Hardcover
Size 15 x 21 cm
ISBN 9789939981345




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