Venus of Khala-Kanti
Angèle Kingué, Christine Schwartz Hartley (transl.)
Venus of Khala-Kanti is a tale of life-altering loss and mystical recovery. Set in an imaginary West African village that becomes a charming cul-de-sac, the unintended consequence of a national roadwork project gone awry, the story follows characters drawn with humor, irony, and empathy. The heart of the story beats with the laughter and tears of three women. Having faced incredible hardship, they come together to build their lives anew, armed with the age-old spirit of human resilience, understanding, and tenderness. Tapping into the very soil of Khala-Kanti, Bella, Assumta, and Clarisse construct spaces, both internal and external, where they and others can rejuvenate their bodies, minds, and spirits. They build the Good Hope Center, which embraces both the physical and the mystical landscape of the story. The Center fuels the restoration and growth of the village’s inhabitants, and offers sanctuary for those who visit and those who stay.
Année:
2014
Editeur::
Bucknell University Press
Langue:
english
Pages:
108
ISBN 10:
1611486297
ISBN 13:
9781611486292
Collection:
The Griot Project Book Series
Fichier:
EPUB, 680 KB
IPFS:
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english, 2014