Three wogs
Book • 1972
Alexander Theroux's "Three Wogs" is a triptych of novellas that satirizes British culture and its ingrained racism through witty and intricate prose.
The book uses a bold title containing a racial slur to challenge readers and confront the banal nature of prejudice.
Each novella focuses on a different character and explores various aspects of xenophobia and self-assured bigotry.
The novel's unique style and complex sentences make it a challenging but rewarding read.
The book's exploration of language and identity makes it a significant work in contemporary literature.
The book uses a bold title containing a racial slur to challenge readers and confront the banal nature of prejudice.
Each novella focuses on a different character and explores various aspects of xenophobia and self-assured bigotry.
The novel's unique style and complex sentences make it a challenging but rewarding read.
The book's exploration of language and identity makes it a significant work in contemporary literature.
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