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In 1959, when Un Ngre Paris first appeared, the French still held West Africa under colonial rule. Dadie's observations and subtle parodies of Parisian manners and morals are entertaining and poignant, charming yet profound.
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Writing in an informal, episodic style, Bernard Dadie recounts a young African man's first journey to France, from the exhilarating moment when he obtains his ticket through a humorous and fascinating tour across the City of Light.
About the Author
A graduate of the Univ. of Florida whose artistic activities have included cartooning, soft sculpture, and card design. Catechism is the second book she has illustrated.
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- PublisherUniversity of Illinois Press
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0252064070
- ISBN 13 9780252064074
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages184
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