Flowers and Shadows
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Flowers and Shadows is a novel by Ben Okri,[1] a Nigerian author who won the Booker Prize award in 1991.[2] The novel was set in Lagos. The novel portrays the realities of poverty and social lifestyle in Lagos. The protagonist, Jeffia, initially sheltered in wealth, confronts the darker aspects of his family's history and society's injustices. Themes of innocence versus experience, the legacy of family sins, and the resilience of hope amidst despair frequently appear throughout the novel. Through rich language and diverse characters, the novel explores the concept of beauty and brutality, ultimately offering a message of triumphant optimism despite society's shadows.[3]
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Author | Ben Okri |
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Country | Nigeria |
Language | English |
Genre | fiction |
Publisher | Longman |
Publication date | January 1, 1989 |
ISBN | 0-582-03536-8 |
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