Sounding Wings: Stories from South Africa
No. of pages 230
Published: 1995
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"Sounding Wings: Stories from South Africa" by Stephen Finn presents a rich tapestry of narratives that explore the diverse cultural landscape of South Africa. Through a collection of intertwined tales, the author delves into themes of identity, resilience, and the complexities of post-apartheid life. Each story captures the unique voices of characters from various backgrounds, highlighting their struggles, dreams, and triumphs against societal challenges. Finn's evocative prose paints vivid imagery of both the beauty and the scars of South Africa, allowing readers to experience the deep emotional connections that define the human spirit in a transformative era. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 230 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 1995 by Maskew Miller Longman (Pty) Ltd .