Samassi
Samassi by Issaka K. Souare, published by Adonis & Abbey in 2004, is a work of fiction that explores the journey of a young man from a French-speaking African country who secures a scholarship to study in London. As he navigates his English language course, his scholarship is unexpectedly withdrawn, compelling him to take on various jobs to support himself. Despite graduating and eventually finding a good job after several attempts, he grapples with feelings of alienation as he climbs the corporate ladder.
The narrative presents a fragmented and disjointed style that reflects the complexities of modern life in London from an African perspective. After returning to Senegal, Samassi faces dire consequences, including being accused of murder just months after his homecoming. This edition, comprising 128 pages, delves into themes of identity and belonging, illustrating the challenges faced by those caught between cultures.
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Samassi, a young man from one of the French-speaking African countries, secures a scholarship to study in London. Midway through his English language course his scholarship is withdrawn, forcing him to take up jobs to support himself. He graduates and eventually secures a good job — after several futile attempts. the more he climbs the corporate ladder, the more he feels out of place. Convinced that his rightful place is in Africa, Samassi returns to live in neighbouring Senegal only to find himself in deep trouble, accused of murder, just a few months after his return. a fragmented and disjointed narrative style to capture the cadences of modern life in London, as seen by Africans.
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