a wreath for udomo
by peter abrahams
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Brooklyn, New York, United States
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About This Item
new york: alfred a. knopf, 1956. first american edition, 1956.
novel by south african novelist exploring revolutionary politics: "its characters are the leaders of the african revolution--british-educated young men at odds with both the harrowing tribalism of their elders and the colonialism of their white masters. important also are the women who comfort them--idealistic white women in england during their exile, and chosen black women during the tense struggle in africa." the novel was initially received with discomfort from western critics due to its critical subject matter.
new york: alfred a. knopf. 357 pages. 8.25 x 5.5". hardcover. bound in cloth-covered boards. book condition: near fine. jacket condition: slight discoloration throughout. light shelfwear. unclipped ($3.95 net). very good ++.
novel by south african novelist exploring revolutionary politics: "its characters are the leaders of the african revolution--british-educated young men at odds with both the harrowing tribalism of their elders and the colonialism of their white masters. important also are the women who comfort them--idealistic white women in england during their exile, and chosen black women during the tense struggle in africa." the novel was initially received with discomfort from western critics due to its critical subject matter.
new york: alfred a. knopf. 357 pages. 8.25 x 5.5". hardcover. bound in cloth-covered boards. book condition: near fine. jacket condition: slight discoloration throughout. light shelfwear. unclipped ($3.95 net). very good ++.
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Details
- Bookseller
- leaves (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 993
- Title
- a wreath for udomo
- Author
- peter abrahams
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- alfred a. knopf
- Place of Publication
- new york
- Date Published
- 1956
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