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Ama Ata Aidoo

No Sweetness Here

No Sweetness Here

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No Sweetness Here is a collection of short stories by Ama Ata Aidoo that explore the challenges of postcolonial Ghana, featuring topics such as the politics of wigs and the fragile joy of motherhood. Aidoo's writing is characterized by vibrant candour and tenacity, and she invites the reader to confront life's injustices with humour and poise.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 06 June 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Ama Ata Aidoo, one of Africa's leading feminist and postcolonial writers, showcases her powerful storytelling skills in her collection of short stories titled "No Sweetness Here." Through her moving tales of shifting identities and the paradoxes of womanhood, Aidoo explores the challenges of postcolonial Ghana, covering topics such as the politics of wigs, the fragile joy of motherhood, and the clash between tradition and modernisation. With vibrant candour and tenacity, Aidoo's writing tackles the complexities of postcolonial life, inviting the reader to confront life's injustices with her characteristic humour and poise. Even in her most serious moments, Aidoo's writing shines with a sunny charm, making her stories a delight to read. "No Sweetness Here" has received praise from notable publications such as the New York Times and English Magazine, with reviewers describing it as beautifully written and possessing a sunny charm.

Weight: 142g
Dimension: 197 x 129 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035906055

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