Cond, Maryse

What is Africa to Me?: Fragments of a True-to-Life Autobiography (SB - The Africa List)

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ISBN 13:
9780857423764
author:
Cond, Maryse
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Seagull Books London Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
264
Dimensions:
20.3 x 12.7 centimetres (0.44 kg
Genre:
Biography, Women, Nonfiction
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£20.60

Description

Maryse Condé's memoir is a searing portrait of a life marked by political upheaval, motherhood, and the search for identity. Born in Guadeloupe, Condé recounts her formative years in Africa, from the late 1950s to 1968, where she navigated the complexities of colonialism and the struggle for independence. Her story is one of struggle and resilience, as she raises four children and forges a path as a writer amidst the turmoil of her surroundings. Condé's experiences in Guinea and Ghana, where she rubbed shoulders with influential figures of the time, are woven into a narrative that is both deeply personal and historically significant. Her deportation from Ghana and subsequent settlement in Sénégal serve as a backdrop to her journey of self-discovery and artistic expression. A powerful and thought-provoking memoir, What Is Africa to Me? offers a unique perspective on the experiences of a black woman in Africa during a period of great social change.

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