Stories from a Shona Childhood

by Charles Mungoshi

Genres: Africa, African Literature

55 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1989

About the author

Charles Mungoshi was a Zimbabwean writer. His works included short stories and novels in both Shona and English. He also wrote poetry. He has a wide range, including anti-colonial writings and children's books. He wrote about post-colonial oppression as well. The awards he won included the Noma Award in 1992 and the Commonwealth Writers Prize (Africa Region) twice in the years 1988 and 1998. Two of his novels, one in Shona and the other in English, both published in 1975 won the International PEN Awards. He was married to an actress Jesesi Mungoshi.

Reviews

[PRINCESS LOYDE · Rating 5 out of 5]

it helps me alot

[Mariga Segodi]

OMG!!!!This book was my primary school fave,I read it multiple times.I especially loved the story of old Dembo the dog,the supernatural elements to it were pretty thrilling.

[Charles]

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