A People Without Shame

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Set in the aftermath of World War I, the narrative follows A., a linguistic anthropologist sent to document the supposed benefits of colonial rule in Somota. Instead of finding progress, he encounters the deep scars left by conquest and administration. Through his interactions with Kehinta, a storyteller, A. discovers a rich literature that reflects the pain of historical traumas and the resilience of indigenous culture. The novel intricately weaves themes of colonial oppression, trauma, love, and the transformative power of storytelling.