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Discover the profound journey of youth and identity in 'The African' by J.M.G. Le Clezio, a Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir that vividly captures a child's magical exploration of the African landscape. This beautifully crafted trade paperback, published by Gallic Books in 2020, invites readers into the heart of Nigeria, where Le Clezio reflects on his formative experiences and complex relationship with his father, a military doctor. 'The African' is a heart-touching exploration that delves into themes of anti-colonialism and the lost innocence of childhood. Le Clezio's poetic prose draws you into a world where freedom dances across the savanna and the struggles of familial bonds echo through time. With its intimate storytelling and evocative imagery, this memoir stands as a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the beauty of a fractured childhood. Perfect for literature enthusiasts and those interested in memoirs about Africa, this book sheds light on the intricate tapestry of a life intertwined with cultural heritage and existential reflections. Free shipping is available on this item, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once the order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Add 'The African' to your collection today and experience the unforgettable words of Nobel Prize laureate Le Clezio.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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ISBN: 9781910477847
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Gallic Books
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WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE 2008 'From that moment on, there was to be a before and an after Africa for me.' In 1948, a young J. M. G. Le Clezio left behind a still-devastated Europe with his mother and brother to join his father, a military doctor in Nigeria, from whom he had been separated by the war. In his characteristically intimate, poetic voice, the Nobel Prize-winning author relates both the child's dazzled discovery of freedom in the African savannah and the torment of recalling his fractured relationship with a rigid, authoritarian father. The African is a memoir of a lost childhood and a tribute to a father whom Le Clezio never really knew. His legacy is the passionate anti-colonialism that the author has carried through his life. "Haunting' - The Guardian 'Le Clezio is ever the master at rendering existence at the level of sensation with a daring and admirable freshness of language' - New York Times 'A vivid depiction of a splintered childhood and the lovely wholeness procured from it' - Kirkus Reviews AUTHOR: J.M.G. Le Clezio (b.1940) is the author of more than forty works of fiction and non-fiction. He was awarded the 2008 Nobel Prize in Literature as an author of new departures, poetic adventures and sensual ecstasy, explorer of a humanity beyond and below the reigning civilisation.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781910477847
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Gallic Books
Description:
WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE 2008 'From that moment on, there was to be a before and an after Africa for me.' In 1948, a young J. M. G. Le Clezio left behind a still-devastated Europe with his mother and brother to join his father, a military doctor in Nigeria, from whom he had been separated by the war. In his characteristically intimate, poetic voice, the Nobel Prize-winning author relates both the child's dazzled discovery of freedom in the African savannah and the torment of recalling his fractured relationship with a rigid, authoritarian father. The African is a memoir of a lost childhood and a tribute to a father whom Le Clezio never really knew. His legacy is the passionate anti-colonialism that the author has carried through his life. "Haunting' - The Guardian 'Le Clezio is ever the master at rendering existence at the level of sensation with a daring and admirable freshness of language' - New York Times 'A vivid depiction of a splintered childhood and the lovely wholeness procured from it' - Kirkus Reviews AUTHOR: J.M.G. Le Clezio (b.1940) is the author of more than forty works of fiction and non-fiction. He was awarded the 2008 Nobel Prize in Literature as an author of new departures, poetic adventures and sensual ecstasy, explorer of a humanity beyond and below the reigning civilisation.