Two Thousand Seasons Summary
Ayi Kwei Armah

Two Thousand Seasons Overview

In this lyrical and loosely plotted novel, Ghanaian author Ayi Kwei Armah tells the story of the slave trade and its impact on the community of Anoa in an unnamed part of Africa. As the novel’s title suggests, Two Thousand Seasons gives an overview of the community’s history over 2000 years, including their interactions with Arab invaders, white colonial powers, and the local elite. The novel touches upon themes of death, slavery, memory, and resistance.