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Short Stories· South Sudan

There Is a Country: New Fiction from the New Nation of South Sudan

by Nyoul Lueth Tong
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 2013English
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About This Book

When Nyoul Lueth Tong published There Is a Country: New Fiction from the New Nation of South Sudan in 2013, it quickly found its place in the broader tradition of short stories. This anthology brings together a collection of short stories from South Sudanese writers, offering a glimpse into the lives and struggles of people in the world's newest nation. The stories explore themes of identity, conflict, and resilience, providing a platform for voices that have often been marginalized. The book is significant for its role in showcasing the emerging literary talents of South Sudan and contributing to the country's cultural narrative. Themes of identity, conflict, resilience run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorNyoul Lueth Tong
Published2013
Country of Origin🇸🇸 South Sudan
LanguageEnglish
Category📄 Short Stories
ISBN9781908446314
Editorial Score30/100
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📄 Short Stories

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Country of Origin

🇸🇸 South Sudan

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Editorial Assessment

There Is a Country: New Fiction from the New Nation of South Sudan by Nyoul Lueth Tong sits within the tradition of short stories that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 2013 in South Sudan, it engages with identity, conflict, resilience, cultural narrative in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 30/100 reflects recognition from 0 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals. Readers coming to There Is a Country: New Fiction from the New Nation of South Sudan for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of identity, conflict, resilience, cultural narrative is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at. Nyoul Lueth Tong's role in the literature of South Sudan is well established. There Is a Country: New Fiction from the New Nation of South Sudan can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from multiple independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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Nyoul Lueth Tong
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Nyoul Lueth Tong is a South Sudan author whose work in short stories has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is There Is a Country: New Fiction from the New Nation of South Sudan about?

This anthology brings together a collection of short stories from South Sudanese writers, offering a glimpse into the lives and struggles of people in the world's newest nation. The stories explore themes of identity, conflict, and resilience, providing a platform for voices that have often been marginalized. The book is significant for its role in showcasing the emerging literary talents of South Sudan and contributing to the country's cultural narrative.

Who wrote There Is a Country: New Fiction from the New Nation of South Sudan?

There Is a Country: New Fiction from the New Nation of South Sudan was written by Nyoul Lueth Tong, from South Sudan. First published in 2013.

What awards has There Is a Country: New Fiction from the New Nation of South Sudan won?

There Is a Country: New Fiction from the New Nation of South Sudan has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is There Is a Country: New Fiction from the New Nation of South Sudan worth reading?

There Is a Country: New Fiction from the New Nation of South Sudan is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in identity, conflict, resilience.

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There Is a Country: New Fiction from the New Nation of South Sudan is classified as Short Stories. Collections of concise fiction exploring a wide range of human experience.

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There Is a Country: New Fiction from the New Nation of South Sudan originates from South Sudan's literary tradition. Explore more books from South Sudan on our country page.

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