Give me a chance and other short stories / edited by Irene Naliaka Simiyu.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Simiyu, Irene Naliaka, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

African fiction (English).

Genre:

short stories.

Short stories.

Physical Description:

x, 188 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm

Edition:

2024-2028 edition.

Place of Publication:

Nairobi, Kenya : Bookmark Africa Publishers Limited, 2023

Summary:

"Irene Naliaka Simiyu has put together a treasure trove of exceptional stories that traverse the African continent in this anthology. The selection depicts the African experience and transports the reader to different settings with entertaining and interesting thematic concerns and lessons. These choice stories also mirror the wealth of artistic talent of some of the world’s best writers from Africa. Upcoming artists complete the blend in style and in the presentation of contemporary issues. There is an introduction that provides the reader with an understanding of the background and the special features of each story, making the collection a recommended companion for study and enjoyment; suitable for both the senior secondary and college students as well the general reader."--Back cover.

Contents:

A Woman and a Half / Abdouraham A. Waberi

My Father’s Lamp / Nimrod Bena Djangrang

Marriage is a Private Affair / Chinua Achebe

Village People / Bessie Head

Legal Alien / Crystal Butungi Rutangye

A Prayer from the Living / Ben Okri

Taken / Steve Chimombo

Give me a Chance / Mzamane Nhlapo

In the Hospital / Alexander Kanengoni

Effortless Tears / Similih W. Cordor

Black Girl / Sembene Ousmane

Have Another Roti / Rasna Warah

Two Sisters / Ama Ata Aidoo

Lord of Dollars / Robert Wesonga

My Father, the Englishman and I / Nuruddin Farah.

Notes:

"Approved by KICD."

ISBN:

9789914736076

9914736076

OCLC:

1523890893