Leiris, Michel
Phantom Africa (Africa List)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780857427007
- author:
- Leiris, Michel
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Seagull Books London Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 720
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 19.1 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Anthropology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Phantom Africa is a unique and captivating work that blends travel journal, ethnographic account, and personal reflection. In 1931, Michel Leiris embarked on an expedition to sub-Saharan Africa with Marcel Griaule, the anthropologist who invited him along. Over two years, Leiris kept a detailed diary of his experiences, recording not only events but also his thoughts, feelings, and fantasies. As he traversed the African continent, Leiris's perceptions were shaped by his own exotic expectations and the complexities of conducting field research during the colonial era. This book is an invaluable document that bears witness to the social and political forces reshaping Africa between the World Wars. First published in English in 2017, Phantom Africa is now available in paperback. A fascinating and thought-provoking read, this book offers a nuanced portrayal of one writer's experiences in Africa and the challenges of anthropological field research during a pivotal period in history.
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