The African Child by Camara Laye
The Autobiography of an African Boy
"The African Child" is a semi-autobiographical novel that follows the journey of a young boy from his childhood in Guinea to his adolescence. The narrative captures the boy's experiences growing up in a traditional African society, his rites of passage, his relationship with his family, particularly his blacksmith father, and his eventual departure for studies in France. The book provides a vivid portrayal of the rich cultural traditions, beliefs, and values of the Malinke people, while also exploring themes of identity, change, and the tension between tradition and modernity.
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- Published
- 1953
- Nationality
- Guinean
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 120-200
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
- - The Dark Child
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 48 Good Books (University of Buffalo)
- Africa's 100 Best Books of the 20th Century (Zimbabwe International Book Fair)