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Writer's Routine

Abdulrazak Gurnah, author of 'Afterlives' - 2021 Nobel Prize winner discusses distractions, why reading is as important as writing, and needing blank walls

Mar 24, 2023
42:08

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Quick takeaways

  • Abdulrazak Gurnah draws on personal experiences to address colonialism in his novels, focusing on historical periods such as the recruitment drive for the German colonial army.
  • Abdulrazak Gurnah immerses himself in characters and lets them evolve naturally, shaping a vivid and authentic narrative that engages readers.

Deep dives

Exploring Historical Periods in Novels

Abdul Rizakh Gurna's novel After Lives delves into historical periods focusing on the recruitment drive for the German colonial army. The narrative follows a young man's journey and sets the stage during a significant historical epoch, allowing readers to experience events from different entry points.

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