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Sardines, published in 1981 by Allison and Busby in London, is a political novel by Somali author Nuruddin Farah. The book offers a focused examination of authoritarian rule and its impact on African societies.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Political Fiction/Political Drama
Authors: Nuruddin Farah
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