Neighbours: The Story of a Murder - Brossura

Momplé, Lília

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ISBN 10: 0143026216 ISBN 13: 9780143026211

Casa editrice: Penguin Classics, 2012

Riassunto

On the eve of the Muslim festival of Eid, Narguiss, who 'never wanted anything to do with politics', is more preoccupied with family problems than with the radio news of kidnappings and murders. Nearby, Leia, Januário and their young daughter are caught up in the pleasure and security of finally finding a flat of their own, while Mena, who was once the beauty of her village, overhears her husband plotting murder.

Before dawn, these innocent people seeking to lead peaceful lives are thrown together in a vicious conspiracy to infi ltrate and destabilise Mozambique. Skilfully weaving together present events and age-old traditions through narrative 'snapshots', Lília Momplé gives us, in the drama of a few short hours, an insight into the consequences of Mozambique's complex history.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Lília Momplé was appointed to the UNESCO Executive Council in 2001 and has represented her country at a number of international cultural assemblies. She is the author of two other books, as well as the awardwinning script for the Mozambican video drama Muhupitit Alima.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Penguin Classics
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0143026216
• ISBN 13: 9780143026211
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 130