The Wretched of the Earth by Frantz Fanon
The Handbook for the Black Revolution that is Changing the Shape of the World
This book is a psychological and political analysis of the dehumanizing effects of colonization upon the individual and the nation. It provides a clear, passionate condemnation of colonialism and its legacy, arguing that violence is a necessary component of decolonization. The author also discusses the challenges that newly independent nations face, including the struggle to establish a national culture and the threat of neocolonialism.
The 871st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1961
- Nationality
- Algerian
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 100,000
- Original Language
- French
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- The New York Public Library's Books of the Century (New York Public Library)
- 100 Best Non-Fiction Books (in Translation) of the 20th Century … and Beyond (Counterpunch)
- 72 Philosophy Books Everyone Should Read (The Institute of Art and Ideas)
- The 100 Greatest Non-Fiction Books (The Guardian)