Chenjerai Hove
Bones
Bones
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Bones is a poetic and evocative novel by Chenjerai Hove that offers an intimate view into the Zimbabwe War of Liberation and the minds of those who were left behind. It is written in a blend of poetic prose and oral tradition and is rich with Shona idioms and dares to ask how a nation can be free when its oppressors refuse to leave.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Winner of the Noma Award, Chenjerai Hove's poetic and evocative novel "Bones" delves into the depths of the Zimbabwe War of Liberation and the lives of those left behind. Set against the backdrop of poverty and brutal treatment, the story revolves around Marita, an illiterate laborer on a commercial farm, whose hopes for independence hold little meaning. Despite the ongoing struggles, her son sees the war as a matter of life and death, and he embarks on a perilous journey to fight for liberation. Through the voices of those whose lives she touched, "Bones" paints a vivid portrait of Marita's devastation at her son's choice and her unwavering determination to find him. Written in a blend of poetic prose and oral tradition, the novel is rich with Shona idioms and explores the complex dynamics of a nation striving for freedom amidst the resistance of its oppressors. Chenjerai Hove's powerful storytelling and profound insights into the human condition have solidified his place as a significant figure in Zimbabwe's literary landscape.
Winner of the Noma Award, Chenjerai Hove's poetic and evocative novel "Bones" delves into the depths of the Zimbabwe War of Liberation and the lives of those left behind. Set against the backdrop of poverty and brutal treatment, the story revolves around Marita, an illiterate laborer on a commercial farm, whose hopes for independence hold little meaning. Despite the ongoing struggles, her son sees the war as a matter of life and death, and he embarks on a perilous journey to fight for liberation. Through the voices of those whose lives she touched, "Bones" paints a vivid portrait of Marita's devastation at her son's choice and her unwavering determination to find him. Written in a blend of poetic prose and oral tradition, the novel is rich with Shona idioms and explores the complex dynamics of a nation striving for freedom amidst the resistance of its oppressors. Chenjerai Hove's powerful storytelling and profound insights into the human condition have solidified his place as a significant figure in Zimbabwe's literary landscape.
Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035900688
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