Out of Africa

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by Isak Dinesen

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WHAT SHOWS KAREN BLIXEN'S LOVE FOR AFRICA?
Meg Watson Blixen actually cared far more for the native peoples than the east Kenyan whites. Surprising that anyone could see it differently, as they are shocki…moreBlixen actually cared far more for the native peoples than the east Kenyan whites. Surprising that anyone could see it differently, as they are shockingly absent from her book, with the exception of her lover and her friend Barkley, and a few old characters. She fought hard for the Kikuyu to save their land before she left. She actually had an offer to stay in the house after the property was sold, but knew it would be too painful to see the development. I think she made a smart move. (less)
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The opening sentence is quoted in several reviews here. Why is it so great, in your opinion?
Mary Taylor I think it the simplicity . I had a farm in Africa. I love her wring,so direct and clear.
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why do you think that Karen is a figure of racism in her writings
Katrin By modern standards some of the things she says would be considered racist. However, I do not perceive her as racist at all. Views were different and …moreBy modern standards some of the things she says would be considered racist. However, I do not perceive her as racist at all. Views were different and rather more ignorant then. I think she shows more consideration for her "Natives" than others (being aware of their traditions, trying to negotiate in their favor etc.).(less)
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Hello, my 10-year-old would like to read this book. Do you think it's suitable for her age? Thanks in advance.
Christine Headley It would be a tough read for someone with so little life experience. If you read it with her, you could discuss the changing attitudes to colonialism,…moreIt would be a tough read for someone with so little life experience. If you read it with her, you could discuss the changing attitudes to colonialism, race and big-game hunting in the last hundred years, but without input from an adult she could find it baffling and distasteful. (less)
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there's a scene in the movie, i haven't read the book yet, where Denys is washing Karen's hair on the bank of a river. While he is doing so he is reciting a poem and she is reprimanding him because he is skipping parts. What is the poem he is reciting to her?
Melanti The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
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