The hands of the blacks: racism and myths of origin

• Type: Article in National Scientific Journal
• Date: 2021

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Topa, Francisco (Author) FLUP

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Title: Africana Studia

No. 35

Pages: 85-93

ISSN: 0874-2375

Publisher: Universidade do Porto. Centro de Estudos Africanos (CEAUP)

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DOI: 10.21747/0874-2375/afr35a8

Abstract (EN): This paper discusses some mythical accounts from different sources about skin colour, using as a starting point the short story “As mãos dos pretos” [The hands of the blacks] by the Mozambican author Luís Bernardo Honwana. It was published in book form in 1964, a previous version having been issued in a newspaper.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific