Memoir of the Bobotes (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258310240)

Memoir of the Bobotes is a book written by Joyce Cary, an acclaimed Irish author. The book is a memoir that chronicles Cary's experiences living among the Bobotes, a group of people in West Africa. The Bobotes are a fictionalized version of the real-life people Cary encountered during his time as a colonial officer in Nigeria.The book is a vivid and detailed account of life in West Africa, from the customs and traditions of the Bobotes to the challenges of colonialism and the struggle for independence. Through his experiences living among the Bobotes, Cary explores themes of identity, cultural difference, and the complexities of power dynamics in a colonial context.The memoir is written in Cary's signature style, which is known for its clarity, humor, and insightfulness. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in African history, colonialism, or the complexities of cross-cultural communication. It is a powerful and moving tribute to the people of West Africa and their struggle for independence.Supplement To The Texas Quarterly, Volume 3, No. 1.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Joyce Cary
ISBN-10: 1258310244
ISBN-13: 9781258310240
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 04/28/2012
Pages: 168
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.44d