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Morenga an early novel by Uwe Timm Headhunter The Invention of CurriedSausage engages the mind on many levels historical political human. Setin German South West Africa in the first decade of the 20th century itrecounts the conflict between the colonial German Empire and the rebelliousAfricans of the Hottentot and Herero tribes led by the legendary Morenga. Adaring and brilliant military tactician referred to as the Herero bastard he was fluent in several languages and by all reports a man of compassionintelligence and integrity leading his people towards freedom. Even though hisrevolt is suppressed and by the novels end he is hunted down and killed hisimportance as one of Africas historic figures is assured.Morenga has a fascinating story and Timm tells it with an ingenious mix of factand fiction. Recounted through the eyes of Gottschalk an engaging fictionalmilitary veterinarian the narrative blends quotations from actual historicsources with gripping accounts of everyday life and military excursions. As hehas repeatedly shown himself to be Timm is a master storyteller and hisimagined scenes and characters are as real as the factual material he weavesinto the story. The parallels between past events and later German history withits notions of the Untermensch subhuman and racial inferiority are subtlybrought to mind while significant philosophical political and human issuesare at play. Morenga is an intriguing novel of scope and significance and ithas been well served by Breon Mitchells fine translation. «
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