{"title":"Pepetela","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of Pepetela, a quintessential voice in Angolan literature, known for weaving intricate narratives that delve into the heart of African culture and history. Through his eloquent storytelling, Pepetela, whose real name is Artur Carlos Maurício Pestana dos Santos, explores themes of socio-political change, identity, and the vivid tapestry of life in Angola.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn our Pepetela collection, you'll find works like \u003cem\u003eThe Utopian Generation\u003c\/em\u003e, which offers readers a profound look into the aspirations and challenges of a generation striving for a better future. Known for his engaging and thought-provoking prose, Pepetela skilfully blends fiction with historical context, offering a window into the transformative events that have shaped contemporary Angola.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers who appreciate \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e with an insightful edge, Pepetela's novels are richly detailed and imbued with sincerity, inviting you to reflect on the human condition through the lens of Angolan society. Whether you're a seasoned fan or a newcomer to his work, these stories promise to captivate your imagination and broaden your literary horizons.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-utopian-generation-by-pepetela-9781771965798","title":"The Utopian Generation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA seminal novel of African decolonisation available for the first time in English translation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLisbon 1961. Aware that the secret police are watching them, four young Angolans discuss their plans for a utopian homeland free from Portuguese rule. When war breaks out, they flee to France and must decide whether they will return home to join the fight. Two remain in exile and two return to Angola to become guerilla fighters, barely escaping capture over the course of the brutal fourteen-year war. Reunited in the capital of Luanda, the old friends face independence with their confidence shaken and struggle to build a new society free of the corruption and violence of colonial rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePepetela, a former revolutionary guerilla fighter and Angolan government minister, is the author of more than twenty novels that have won prizes in Africa, Europe, and South America. \u003cem\u003eThe Utopian Generation\u003c\/em\u003e is widely considered in the Portuguese-speaking world an essential novel of African decolonisation—and is now available in English translation for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846685413612,"sku":"9781771965798","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24701763482818.jpg?v=1758917717"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/pepetela.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}