De zwarte met het witte hart
Book • 1997
Arthur Japin's 'De zwarte met het witte hart' tells the story of two Ghanese princes, Kwame and Kwasi, who are adopted by the Dutch King Willem I in the 19th century.
The novel explores themes of identity, cultural displacement, and the complexities of human relationships as the princes navigate life in the Netherlands.
Kwame embraces Dutch culture and assimilates, while Kwasi struggles to reconcile his African heritage with his new European life.
Their contrasting experiences highlight the challenges and contradictions inherent in the colonial encounter.
The book delves into the psychological impact of being uprooted from one's homeland and the search for belonging in an alien environment.
The novel explores themes of identity, cultural displacement, and the complexities of human relationships as the princes navigate life in the Netherlands.
Kwame embraces Dutch culture and assimilates, while Kwasi struggles to reconcile his African heritage with his new European life.
Their contrasting experiences highlight the challenges and contradictions inherent in the colonial encounter.
The book delves into the psychological impact of being uprooted from one's homeland and the search for belonging in an alien environment.
