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Literary Fiction· Ghana

Changes: A Love Story

by Ama Ata Aidoo
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
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Published 1991English
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About This Book

Published in 1991, Changes: A Love Story established Ama Ata Aidoo as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. This novel by Ama Ata Aidoo explores the complexities of modern relationships in Ghana. It follows the story of Esi, a career-driven woman who navigates love, marriage, and independence. The book is celebrated for its feminist themes and its portrayal of the conflicts between traditional and contemporary values. Themes of feminism, love, independence run through the work. The book has received recognition from Commonwealth Writers' Prize 1992.

Book Details

AuthorAma Ata Aidoo
Published1991
Country of Origin🇬🇭 Ghana
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9781558610651
Editorial Score30/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇭 Ghana

This book is part of Ghana's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

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Ama Ata Aidoo
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Changes: A Love Story about?

This novel by Ama Ata Aidoo explores the complexities of modern relationships in Ghana. It follows the story of Esi, a career-driven woman who navigates love, marriage, and independence. The book is celebrated for its feminist themes and its portrayal of the conflicts between traditional and contemporary values.

Who wrote Changes: A Love Story?

Changes: A Love Story was written by Ama Ata Aidoo, from Ghana. First published in 1991.

What awards has Changes: A Love Story won?

Changes: A Love Story has received the following recognition: Commonwealth Writers' Prize 1992.

Is Changes: A Love Story worth reading?

Changes: A Love Story is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in feminism, love, independence.

Where can I buy Changes: A Love Story?

You can buy Changes: A Love Story on Amazon. Click the Buy on Amazon button above to find the best edition.

What category is Changes: A Love Story?

Changes: A Love Story is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Changes: A Love Story from?

Changes: A Love Story originates from Ghana's literary tradition. Explore more books from Ghana on our country page.

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