Written by THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOKS STAFF July 14, 2024 Literature has always reflected society, and as the Book Review’s survey “100 Best Books of the 21st Century” reveals, many titles on ...

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Abdulrazak Gurnah, a Tanzanian-born British novelist, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2021. His works often delve into themes of displacement, colonialism, and cultural identity ...

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