About “This earth, my brother”
A 1972 novel by Kofi Awoonor, it is described by the author as a "prose poem." The story unfolds on two levels. The first is a standard narrative following a day in the life of an attorney named Amamu. The second is a mystical journey filled with symbolic imagery and allusions to the Bible and literature. This mystical layer represents the new nation of Ghana, symbolized by a baby on a dunghill. The dunghill represents both decay and renewal, reflecting the foundations of Ghana as envisioned by the author.
Book details
- First published
- 1971
- Latest edition
- 1972 · ISBN 0435906348
- Pages
- 183
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This earth, my brother - | 1972 | 0435906348 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | This earth, my brother ... | 1972 | 0435901087 | Buy on Amazon |
| This earth, my brother - | 1971 | 0435901087 | Buy on Amazon | |
| This earth, my brother | 1971 | — | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is This earth, my brother?
This earth, my brother by Kofi Awoonor has 183 pages.