Batouala (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Vivid portraits of life and power in a colonial world

A powerful, unflinching look at Ubangi-Shari through the eyes of Batouala and the people around him. This novel records ceremonies, travels, and the pull of empire with striking, often brutal honesty.

Set in a French Congo colony, the book follows villagers, chiefs, soldiers, and healers as they navigate tradition, danger, and the encroaching reach of outsiders. Its scenes oscillate between ritual festivity and tense confrontation, painting a world where custom, fear, and survival shape every choice.

• Experience vivid ceremonies, dances, and the social world surrounding Batouala.
• Meet a mokoundji leader and the people who depend on him in a changing land.
• See the pull and the cost of colonial rule through intimate, ground-level scenes.
• Read a thoughtful, unsentimental portrait of power, community, and resilience.

Ideal for readers of classic African literature and works that scrutinize colonial history.

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