A prisoner condemned to death, persuaded by a priest to put his thoughts on paper, compares his life to that of a Mayfly. In the mere 24 hour lifespan of a Mayfly, it does not live in regret, wishing it had more time. Rather, it takes great pleasure in the simple acts of living. Plagued with a speech impediment, most people believe him to be mute. But beneath the shadow of his impending death, this young man wields a pen to tell his life story. Waxing poetic, he shares his innermost thoughts just days before he is to be executed.
Author Mutch Katsonga is a gifted writer and storyteller. The Melancholy History Of Mayfly, is a powerful and gripping tale. An introspective study of the complexities of life, this thought-provoking novel is recommended for home and school libraries and has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.
LITERARY CLASSICS Book Awards & Reviews International Book Awards • Top Honors Youth Book Awards • Seal of Approval http://www.clcawards.org
