“So he gave up his flute, exalted sentiments, and poetry; for every bourgeois in the flush of his youth, were it but for a day, a moment, has believed himself capable of immense passions, of lofty enterprises. The most mediocre libertine has dreamed of sultanas; every notary bears within him the debris of a poet.”
― Madame Bovary
― Madame Bovary
Great African Reads
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Here is an overview of the group reads & activities: Regional reads Nominations and Book discussions. Buddy Reads Find someone to read along with!. Sh ...more
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You've just stumbled upon the next big thing to come out of Africa: science fiction writing. Imagine a future as envisioned by African writers! ...more
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A place for all audiobook lovers to meet, discuss and have fun!
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