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Der Schattenkönig: Roman | Shortlist Booker Prize 2020 (German Edition)

The Shadow King

Penned By Maaza Mengiste
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Der Schattenkönig: Roman | Shortlist Booker Prize 2020 (German Edition)

The Shadow King

Penned By Maaza Mengiste
4.85 17,875 Ratings
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»Mit Mengiste beginnt in der Literatur eine neue Zeitrechnung.« Zoë BeckAls Mussolini 1935 in Äthiopien einfällt, trifft er auf einen unerwarteten Krankenpflegerinnen, Köchinnen, Dienstmägde. Bereit, sich mit ihren Brüdern und Vätern gegen die Faschisten zu behaupten. Die junge Hirut, eine Waise in den Diensten eines Offiziers von Kaiser Selassie, ist eine von ihnen. Als Selassie sich ins englische Exil flüchtet, droht Äthiopien mit seinem Anführer auch die Hoffnung zu verlieren. Und ausgerechnet Hirut findet einen Weg, das Land zu inspirieren. An der Seite des Schattenkönigs, einem armen Musikanten, der dem Kaiser zum Verwechseln ähnlich sieht, rettet sie ihre Heimat vor der Selbstaufgabe und wird kurz zur Herrin ihres Schicksals.

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Maaza Mengiste is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Maaza Mengiste enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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