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River Spirit

Leila Aboulela’s River Spirit brings 19th-century Sudan to life with lyrical depth, centering a young woman’s journey through war, faith, and resistance. This review explores how the novel exemplifies the richness of African historical fiction—where personal and political upheaval unfold with striking emotional claritys. BY SEMMI W.

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Harvard Review
PROJECT DATE
2023
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