by ZakesMda (Author)
An acclaimed novel by a leading South African author. It is the story of a professional mourner, whose odyssey takes him from a rural village to the outskirts of a contemporary South African city. It is magical, harsh, and funny. The style of writing is new and exciting, using transliteration for example.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 212
Edition: Trade edition
Publisher: Oxford University Press Southern Africa
Published: 24 Jun 1997
ISBN 10: 0195714989
ISBN 13: 9780195714982
Book Overview: Zakes Mda won honourable mention in the Noma Awards and was Runner-up in the 1996 CNA Literary Awards.