Fragments

by Ayi Kwei Armah

Book Overview

Fragments deals with the subject of materialism in contemporary Ghana. In it, the main character Baako is a "been to", meaning that he has been to the United States and received his education there. As a result of this privilege, he is expected to return to his family bearing the monetary gifts which this status yields in Ghana. These material goods are bought with graft and corruption, which impoverishes the country's infrastructure. The author contrasts...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 2911928105
• ISBN13: 9782911928109
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Per Ankh
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.