The White Masai (novel)
The White Masai (originally published in German as Die weiße Massai) is an autobiographical novel written by Corinne Hofmann about the years she spent in Kenya. It was published in German in 1998 and translated into English in 2005.[1] A film adaptation was released in 2005.
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| Author | Corinne Hofmann |
|---|---|
| Original title | Die weiße Massai |
| Translator | Peter Millar |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Language | English |
| Set in | Kenya |
| Publisher | Harper Collins |
Publication date | 2006 |
| Pages | 307 |
| ISBN | 9780061131523 |
In 2013, the novel was being translated into Chinese.[2]
Summary
The novel tells the story of Corinne's trip from her home country of Switzerland to Kenya, where she met and fell in love with Lketinga, a Maasai warrior.[3] Over the course of the novel, she travels around Kenya, as well as back to Switzerland. In Kenya, she suffered hardships but persisted.[4] She marries Lketinga and they have a child. Eventually, she flees Kenya with her daughter and returns to Switzerland.[3]
References
- Corinne Hofmann. The White Masai. Harper Collins. ISBN 9780061131523. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- Yingqun, Chen (5 April 2013). "Road to serenity". China Daily. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
- Brown, Tara (October 29, 2006). "Meet the white Masai". 60 Minutes. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- Cheng, Derek (25 November 2010). "Masai way of life intriguing". The Northern Star. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
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