A basket of leaves: Books that capture the spirit of Africa - Softcover

Wisner, Geoff

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1770092064 ISBN 13: 9781770092068

Publisher: Jacana Media, 2007

Synopsis

Capturing the spirit of of Africa--from the desert of Algeria to the savannahs of Kenya, and to the jungles of Equatorial Guinea--this quintessential reader's guide includes reviews and excerpts from notable books from each of Africa's 54 countries. This compilation explores many of the best-known works on Africa, such as "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe (Nigeria), "All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes" by Maya Angelou (Ghana), "The Viceroy of Ouidah" by Bruce Chatwin (Benin), "Age of Iron" by J.M. Coetzee (South Africa), "Gorillas in the Mist" by Dian Fossey (Rwanda), and "When Rain Clouds Gather" by Bessie Head (Botswana).

About this title

Product Description:

Unusual book

About the Author:

Geoff Wisner is a book reviewer whose work has appeared in numerous international publications, including The African, The Boston Book Review, The Boston Globe, Transition, and Wild Earth. He lives in New York City.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jacana Media
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1770092064
• ISBN 13: 9781770092068
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320