Wretched of the Earth

by Frantz Fanon

First published 1198

Algerians under French colonial rule rage against their oppressors. Denied basic rights, they rise up, risking imprisonment and death. As the struggle intensifies, divisions emerge within the resistance movement, threatening to undermine their fight for liberation. This is the unflinching story of a people's long, arduous journey to reclaim their land and dignity.

Genres: algeria, historical-fiction, 20th-century, africa, activism

Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: enemies-to-allies, revolution

Setting: Africa, Algeria, France

Period: 1945-1962, Revolution, 1954-1962

Paperback · Grove Press / Evergreen

Content warnings: colonialism, violence

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