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A landmark of 20th century literature. Doris Lessing's classic first novel, brought with her when she came to England from Southern Rhodesia in 1950. Set in Rhodesia, it tells the story of Dick Turner, a failed white farmer and his wife, Mary, a town girl who hates the bush. Trapped by poverty, sapped by the heat of their tiny brick & iron house, Mary, lonely & frightened turns to Moses, the black cook, for kindness and understanding. A masterpiece of realism, "The Grass is Singing" is a superb evocation of Africa's majestic beauty, an intense psychological portrait of lives in confusion and a passionate exploration of the ideology of white supremacy.
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Powerful exploration of racial tensions and human despair
Who is this book for?
If you're interested in profound stories about human struggles and racial complexities, this novel pulls you into the stark realities faced by its characters. Lessing masterfully paints the African landscape and the inner turmoil of those trapped by social and personal confines. It's a compelling read that offers both emotional depth and insightful commentary on society.
