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Long Agonies
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ISBN13: 9798302053978
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 27 2024
Pages: 286
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.60 Width: 5.25 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 27 2024
Pages: 286
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.60 Width: 5.25 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Long Agonies is a historical novel that tells the story of the Dei people, a marginalized tribe in Liberia that has suffered oppression and exploitation from a neighboring clan for generations. The novel portrays the rich culture and tradition of the Dei people, as well as their struggle for dignity and justice. The local authority imposes a harsh tax regime that Kai, the main character and a nonconformist, defies and becomes a fugitive in his own land. He is determined to end the tyranny and corruption that have plagued his people, even if it means sacrificing his blood and life.
The author, Ghair Richard K. Hilton, is a Dei man who has witnessed the neglect and underdevelopment of his tribe by the Liberian government. He has a keen interest in preserving and sharing the history and culture of his people, as well as exposing the injustices and inequalities that they have endured. He writes under the pen name Ghair nu Zuumah, which means the man who is led by the spirit in his native language. His novel is set in the pre-independence era of Liberia, when the country was still a colony of the American Colonization Society. He hopes that his novel will inspire readers to reflect on the role of governance and taxation in improving the lives of citizens, as well as the need to respect and value the diversity and rights of all people. He also challenges the patriarchal dominance that pervades society and calls for a reconsideration of gender roles and relations.
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