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You Can't Get Lost in Cape Town (Women Writing Africa),Used
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In this searing novelpraised by Toni Morrison as seductive, brilliant, and preciousZo Wicomb chronicles a womans lifelong struggle with identity in apartheidera South Africa.The daughter of Coloured parents in rural South Africa, Frieda Shenton is taught to emulate whites: speak standard English, straighten her hair, and do more than, as her father instructs, peg out the madams washing. While a selfconscious and overweight adolescent, Frieda is sent away to be among the first to integrate a prestigious Anglican high school in Cape Town. Here, she discovers a city with racial lines so strictly drawn, it is impossible to step out of ones place.When Frieda returns to Cape Town after more than a decade in England, she finds herself in the midst of a violently rebelling cityseemingly still without a place for her. Only as Frieda summons the courage to tell her terrible stories does she begin to find herself in a world where she has always felt in exile.In You Cant Get Lost in Cape Town, Windham Campbell Prize winner Zo Wicomb stakes her claim as one of South Africas great contemporary writers, illuminating for readers a bleak but wise perspective on people and on the South African world (The Wall Street Journal).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'You Can't Get Lost in Cape Town'? A: The main theme revolves around identity and the complexities of race and belonging in apartheid-era South Africa, as experienced by the protagonist, Frieda Shenton.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'You Can't Get Lost in Cape Town' is Zoë Wicomb, a recognized contemporary South African writer.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating that it is in pristine condition and has not been previously owned.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'You Can't Get Lost in Cape Town' published? A: The book was published on February 1, 2000.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book is categorized under the Psychological genre.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young adults? A: While the book addresses complex themes, it may be suitable for older teens and adults due to its mature content and themes.
- Q: What are some notable critical receptions of the book? A: The book has been praised by notable figures such as Toni Morrison, who described it as 'seductive, brilliant, and precious'.
- Q: What can readers expect from the protagonist's journey? A: Readers can expect a profound exploration of Frieda's struggle with her identity and her experiences in a racially divided society.