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Contemporary Fiction

Americanah

eng. Americanah · 2013
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Summary

«Americanah» is a novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie that tells the story of Ifemelu, a young Nigerian woman who moves to the United States for her studies. In America, she encounters cultural and racial challenges that lead her to reevaluate her identity. Ifemelu starts a blog about racial issues, which gains popularity. The novel also follows her first love, Obinze, who dreams of joining her in America but faces immigration difficulties and ends up in the United Kingdom. The book explores themes of racism, cultural differences, and the search for self in a new world.

Americanah
Date of publication: 31 July 2024
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Americanah
Original titleeng. Americanah · 2013