Our Lady Of The Nile by Scholastique Mukasonga
Set in a prestigious Catholic boarding school for girls in Rwanda, the story delves into the lives of the students and the tensions that simmer beneath the surface. The school, perched on the edge of the Nile's source, becomes a microcosm of the country's ethnic divisions and impending conflict. Through the experiences of the girls, the narrative explores themes of identity, colonialism, and the impact of political unrest, painting a poignant and often harrowing picture of a society on the brink of turmoil.
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- Published
- 2012
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- Nossa Senhora Do Nilo
- Nossa Senhora do Nilo
- Notre-Dame du Nil
- Nuestra Señora del Nilo
- Our Lady of the Nile
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 57th on Truelit's 100 Best Books of the Quarter Century (/r/truelit)
- The 100 Best Books by Women Writers in Translation (biblibio)
- The Big Jubilee Read (BBC)