by Frantz Fanon
First published 2020
Frantz Fanon's psychiatric writings confront the realities of colonialism and racial oppression. His patients grapple with feelings of displacement and confinement, their minds trapped between worlds. As they strive for self-determination, Fanon bears witness to their psychological and emotional struggles. Through their stories, he illuminates the profound human toll of systemic injustice. Fanon's powerful insights cut to the core of the colonial experience, revealing the deep wounds inflicted on the colonized psyche.
Genres: biography, algeria, mental-health, 20th-century, african-literature, non-fiction, 21st-century, africa
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: psychological-thriller, social-commentary
Setting: Algeria
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
500 pages · Paperback · Bloomsbury Academic
Content warnings: colonialism, racism