God's Bits of Wood by Ousmane Sembène
This novel tells the story of a railway strike on the Dakar-Niger line that lasted from 1947 to 1948. The workers endure low wages and dangerous conditions, while their French bosses live comfortably. The strike is initially led by men, but as it drags on and hardship intensifies, the women of the community play an increasingly vital role, culminating in a triumphant march where they demand equal rights and recognition. The book explores themes of colonialism, gender roles, and the struggle for equality.
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- Published
- 1960
- Nationality
- Senegalese
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
- - Les Bouts De Bois De Dieu
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This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 98th on 100 Best Novels, in Translation, Since 1900 (CounterPunch)
- 1582nd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Africa's 100 Best Books of the 20th Century (Zimbabwe International Book Fair)
- Third World Novels… The Top 10 (New Internationalist)