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Diriye Osman
Diriye Osman is the author of Inviting Interruptions, a collection of short stories. They also wrote Cuentos para niños perdidos, a book for younger readers.
Fairytales for Lost Children
Fairytales for Lost Children
- Pages
- 174
- Published
- 2013
- Language
- English
Synopsis
FAIRYTALES FOR LOST CHILDREN is narrated by people constantly on the verge of self-revelation. These characters - young, gay and lesbian Somalis - must navigate the complexities of family, identity and the immigrant experience as they tumble towards freedom. Set in Kenya, Somalia and South London, these stories are imbued with pathos, passion and linguistic playfulness, marking the arrival of a singular new voice in contemporary fiction.
Genres
Characters
young, gay and lesbian SomalisProtagonist
The collective protagonists of the stories, navigating identity, family, and immigrant experiences as they seek freedom and self-revelation.