The most secret memory of men
(Book)
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Vergnaud, Lara Translator
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Published:
New York : Other Press, [2023].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
475 pages ; 21 cm
Language:
Unknown
ISBN:
9781635423273, 1635423279, 9781635423273
Notes
General Note
"Originally published in French as La plus secrete memoire des hommes in 2021 by Editions Philippe Rey, Paris, in co-edition with Editions Jimsaan, Dakar."--Title page verso.
Description
"In 2018, Diégane Latyr Faye, a young Senegalese writer, discovers a legendary book in Paris, published in 1938 and entitled Le labyrinthe de l'inhumain (The Maze of Inhumanity). No one knows what happened to the author, once referred to as the "Black Rimbaud," after his book created a scandal. Diégane is fascinated and decides to look for the mysterious T.C. Elimane. On his path, he confronts the great tragedies of history such as colonialism and the holocaust. From Senegal to Argentina to France, will he get to the truth at the center of the maze? Alongside his investigation, Diégane, becomes part of a group of young African writers in Paris. They check each other out, talk, drink, make love...a lot, and philosophize about the role of exile in artistic creation. He becomes particularly close to two women: the seductive Siga, who holds many secrets and the fleeting photojournalist Aïda...--,Provided by publisher.
Description
"In 2018, Diegane Latyr Faye, a young Senegalese writer, discovers a legendary book in Paris, published in 1938 and entitled Le labyrinthe de l'inhumain (The Maze of Inhumanity). No one knows what happened to the author, once referred to as the "Black Rimbaud," after his book created a scandal. Diegane is fascinated and decides to look for the mysterious T.C. Elimane. On his path, he confronts the great tragedies of history such as colonialism and the holocaust. From Senegal to Argentina to France, will he get to the truth at the center of the maze? Alongside his investigation, Diegane, becomes part of a group of young African writers in Paris. They check each other out, talk, drink, make love...a lot, and philosophize about the role of exile in artistic creation. He becomes particularly close to two women: the seductive Siga, who holds many secrets and the fleeting photojournalist Aida...--,Provided by publisher.
Language
In English, translated from the French.
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Sarr, M. M., & Vergnaud, L. (2023). The most secret memory of men. Other Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Sarr, Mohamed Mbougar, 1990- and Lara Vergnaud. 2023. The Most Secret Memory of Men. Other Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Sarr, Mohamed Mbougar, 1990- and Lara Vergnaud, The Most Secret Memory of Men. Other Press, 2023.
MLA Citation (style guide)Sarr, Mohamed Mbougar and Lara Vergnaud. The Most Secret Memory of Men. Other Press, 2023.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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