The African

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About “The African”

The African is a 1964 novel by Sierra Leonean author William Farquhar Conton. It was the 12th book published in Heinemann's African Writers Series. The story follows the relationship between a black African student and a white South African woman in England. The novel explores themes of race, identity, and cultural differences through the lens of their romance. Conton's work is part of a series that aimed to highlight African literature and perspectives. The book was his debut and marked an early contribution to postcolonial literature. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

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First published
1964