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Nobel Prize Winner Abdulrazak Gurnah's Novel 'Afterlives' Exposes Colonialism's Lasting Impact

Abdulrazak Gurnah's "Afterlives," recipient of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature, delves into the enduring repercussions of German colonization in East Africa. Through the intertwining lives of its characters, the novel sheds light on the personal and communal struggles endured during colonial rule, illuminating overlooked facets of the African experience.

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