Ville cruelle
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About This Book
Presents the story of a young man's attempt to cope with capitalism and the rapid urbanization of his country. Banda, the protagonist, sets off to sell the year's cocoa harvest to earn the bride price for the woman he has chosen to wed. Due to a series of misfortunes, Banda loses both his crop and his bride to be. Making his way to the city, Banda is witness to a changing Africa.
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Book Details
First Published
1954
Pages
223 pages
Rating
5.0 / 5
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Editions
3
Publisher
Éditions africaines
Language
FRE
Status
Published
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