Harmattan Haze on an African Spring is a book written in 2012 by Nigerian writer Wole Soyinka. The novel is set in Africa and their challenges; it also reflects the author's desire for a positive change in continent Africa.[1]
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| Author | Wole Soyinka |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical |
| Publisher | Bookcraft Publishers |
Publication date | 1 Jan 2011 |
| Pages | 216 |
| ISBN | 978-9-788-13594-4 |
Plot
editThe novel centers around the different ways in which Africa is seen, both as a concept and a tangible reality, It portrays the positive and negative reactions people have towards the African continent. Africa is seen as more than just a geographical location; it has a mix of aspirations, historical context, and memories.[2]
The novel acknowledges the abundant natural resources found in Africa and the way it serves as a source of desire for some and a source of fear for others, while addressing the wrong perception portrayed by various foreign explorers, writers, and thinkers who had no or little knowledge of the people and culture of the Africans.[1][3][4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Harmattan haze on an African spring". Thenationonlineng.
- ^ "Harmattan haze on an african spring". Bookville. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ "Redemption Of Africa | Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2023-04-27. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ "Harmattan Haze On An African Spring – Readers Are Leaders Bookshop". readersareleadersbooks.com. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
