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Maaza Mengiste on the untold story of Ethiopia's women warriors during Italian occupation

Year: 2020

Names: Mengiste, Maaza, Rabinovitch, Sandra, Wachtel, Eleanor

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In her new novel, The Shadow King, the Ethiopian American author draws on surprising discoveries about the role of women during Italy's 1935 invasion of Ethiopia.

Part of: Writers & Company

Type: Sound recording non-musical

Dinaw Mengestu on How to Read the Air

Year: 2011

Names: Mengestu, Dinaw, 1978-, Stinson, Mary (Producer), Wachtel, Eleanor

Description:

Eleanor Wachtel speaks with the Ethiopian-born American novelist, Dinaw Mengestu. At 32, he's already winning major prizes for his powerful and insightful work. His latest novel is called How to Read the Air.

Part of: Writers & Company

Type: Sound recording non-musical