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The Grass is Singing Doris Lessing

by Doris Lessing
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Gripping portrayal of colonialism's seductive cruelty.

This book is a haunting exploration of the destructive power of colonialism in Rhodesia. Lessing's writing vividly captures the majestic beauty of Africa while delving deep into the complexities of racial tensions and the dark underbelly of white supremacy. Through the lens of Dick and Mary's troubled marriage and their relationship with Moses, the black cook, the story unravels the psychological torment faced by individuals trapped in a society built on injustice and racism. A captivating and thought-provoking read that exposes the harsh realities of a bygone era.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Grass is Singing Doris Lessing

by Doris Lessing
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ISBN: 9780007903658
Authors: Doris Lessing
Publisher: n/a
Date of Publication: 2011-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.83
(rated by 13563 readers)

Description

A landmark of 20th century literature. Doris Lessing's classic first novel, brought with her when she came to England from Southern Rhodesia in 1950. Set in Rhodesia, it tells the story of Dick Turner, a failed white farmer and his wife, Mary, a town girl who hates the bush. Trapped by poverty, sapped by the heat of their tiny brick & iron house, Mary, lonely & frightened turns to Moses, the black cook, for kindness and understanding. A masterpiece of realism, "The Grass is Singing" is a superb evocation of Africa's majestic beauty, an intense psychological portrait of lives in confusion and a passionate exploration of the ideology of white supremacy. 'More than any white African writer of her feneration, Doris Lessing is aware of the seductive cruelty of colonialism and is one of our strongest, fiercest voices against injustice, racism and sexual hypocrisy. In 'The Grass is Singing@ you can feel the dynamo-like throb of a formidable talent' (Times)
 

Gripping portrayal of colonialism's seductive cruelty.

This book is a haunting exploration of the destructive power of colonialism in Rhodesia. Lessing's writing vividly captures the majestic beauty of Africa while delving deep into the complexities of racial tensions and the dark underbelly of white supremacy. Through the lens of Dick and Mary's troubled marriage and their relationship with Moses, the black cook, the story unravels the psychological torment faced by individuals trapped in a society built on injustice and racism. A captivating and thought-provoking read that exposes the harsh realities of a bygone era.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.