Mzala
Mbulelo Mzamane
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Mzala
Published
1980
Publisher
Raven Press
Pages
185
ISBN-10
0869751883
Description
Mzala - as the name implies - is everybody's cousin. He is the country boy who comes to town - to the bright lights of Jo'burg, and the dark, dangerous streets of the city's black townships. In an environment where only the strong survive, he adapts at a pace which first astounds and then alarms his relatives. Robust, strong and cunning, he is more than a match for his adversaries - and less than a blessing to his friends. Mzamane's evocation of township experience is richly comic, but shot through with an underlying seriousness that gives a penetrating insight into the life of South Africa's shadow cities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Mzala?
This edition of Mzala has approximately 185 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Mzala?
For most readers, Mzala typically takes between 3h 51m and 2h 34m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 46,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 5m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 46,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Mzala?
The estimated word count for Mzala is approximately 46,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Mzala?
Mzala was written by Mbulelo Mzamane.
When was Mzala published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1980. The original work may have been published on a different date.