Le Pauvre Christ De Bomba by Mongo Beti
"Le Pauvre Christ De Bomba" is a satirical novel set in colonial Cameroon, highlighting the cultural clash between the indigenous people and the French colonizers. The story follows the life of a young boy named Christophe, who is sent to a Catholic mission school and becomes the subject of ridicule due to his poverty and African heritage. Through Christophe's experiences, the author exposes the hypocrisy and injustices of the colonial system, shedding light on the destructive effects of colonization on African society.
The 3782nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1956
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- French
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This book is on the following lists:
- Africa's 100 Best Books of the 20th Century (Zimbabwe International Book Fair)