What’s in a name?

This paper takes a close look at the language used by Zimbabwe writer NoViolet Bulawayo in her first novel, We need new names. The novel charts the emotional, cultural, and linguistic growth of its teenage protagonist Darling in the move from Paradise, a shanty town somewhere in Zimbabwe to Destr...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Newbold, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Edizioni Ca’ Foscari 2015-12-01
Series:Il Tolomeo
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Online Access:http://edizionicafoscari.unive.it/riviste/il-tolomeo/2015/1/whats-in-a-name/