Tag: culture

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Roots by Alex Haley

Roots by Alex Haley is a powerful novel that traces the author’s family history back to Africa, chronicling the journey of his ancestors through slavery and their struggle for freedom.

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Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

“Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe explores the life of Okonkwo, a respected warrior in a Nigerian village, as he struggles to adapt to the encroaching influence of European colonialism.

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Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden tells the captivating story of a young girl named Chiyo who becomes a renowned geisha in Kyoto, Japan, amidst the backdrop of World War II.

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Kim by Rudyard Kipling

“Kim” by Rudyard Kipling is a coming-of-age story set in colonial India, following the adventures of an orphaned Irish boy who becomes a spy for the British Empire.