Short Stories· Djibouti
The Land Without Shadows
by Abdourahman A. WaberiAggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1994French
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Abdourahman A. Waberi's The Land Without Shadows (1994) stands as one of the most significant works of short stories of its era. This collection of short stories by Waberi offers a vivid portrayal of life in Djibouti and the broader Horn of Africa. Through a blend of realism and allegory, the stories explore themes of colonialism, tradition, and modernity, providing a rich tapestry of the region's cultural and social landscape. Themes of colonialism, tradition, modernity run through the work.
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London Review of Books
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