Poetry· Malawi
The Diary of an African Child
by Felix MnthaliAggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1983English
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The Diary of an African Child by Felix Mnthali is a landmark work of poetry, first published in 1983. Felix Mnthali's collection of poems offers a powerful critique of colonialism and its aftermath in Africa. His work is celebrated for its lyrical beauty and its incisive commentary on the social and political issues facing the continent. The poems reflect on themes of identity, resistance, and the enduring impact of history. Themes of colonialism, identity, resistance run through the work.
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🌿 Poetry
Collections of verse spanning lyric, epic, and experimental forms.
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