The Shadow of the Sun by Kapuscinski, Ryszard
The Shadow of the Sun by Kapuscinski, Ryszard

The Shadow of the Sun

In 1957, Ryszard Kapuscinski arrived in Africa to witness the beginning of the end of colonial rule...
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Author: Ryszard Kapuscinski
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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The Shadow of the Sun by Kapuscinski, Ryszard

The Shadow of the Sun

$221.46
The Shadow of the Sun by Kapuscinski, Ryszard

The Shadow of the Sun

$221.46
Author: Ryszard Kapuscinski
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
In 1957, Ryszard Kapuscinski arrived in Africa to witness the beginning of the end of colonial rule as the first African correspondent of Poland's state newspaper. From the early days of independence in Ghana to the ongoing ethnic genocide in Rwanda, Kapuscinski has crisscrossed vast distances pursuing the swift, and often violent, events that followed liberation. Kapuscinski hitchhikes with caravans, wanders the Sahara with nomads, and lives in the poverty-stricken slums of Nigeria. He wrestles a king cobra to the death and suffers through a bout of malaria. What emerges is an extraordinary depiction of Africa--not as a group of nations or geographic locations--but as a vibrant and frequently joyous montage of peoples, cultures, and encounters. Kapuscinski's trenchant observations, wry analysis and overwhelming humanity paint a remarkable portrait of the continent and its people. His unorthodox approach and profound respect for the people he meets challenge conventional understandings of the modern problems faced by Africa at the dawn of the twenty-first century.

Author: Ryszard Kapuscinski
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 04/09/2002
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.04h x 5.20w x 0.74d
ISBN: 9780679779070


Review Citation(s):
New York Times 04/14/2002 pg. 24
Business Week 07/01/2002 pg. 24

About the Author
Ryszard Kapuscinski lives in Warsaw, Poland.
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