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First published in 1939, Mister Johnson is a celebrated and complex novel set in colonial Nigeria, drawing heavily on Joyce Cary's own experiences as a magistrate there. The Protagonist: The story follows Mister Johnson, a young, highly optimistic African clerk who is deeply enamored with "civilisation" and the British ways of life. The Conflict: Johnson is caught between two worldshis native culture and the rigid colonial system. Despite his charm and intelligence, his grand ambitions and mounting debts lead him into increasingly desperate situations.
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