Description
Monumental novel by Patrick Chamoiseau published in 1992, winner of the Prix Goncourt. The work recounts the history of the creation of a popular neighborhood in Fort-de-France (Martinique), the Texaco neighborhood, by the inhabitants who “devour” the land of the owners. Through the testimony of Marie-Hôpin-Transversale, an old woman who tells the story of her people from the night of January 1st, 1560, to our days, Chamoiseau paints an epic fresco of Martinican society. The novel is a literary masterpiece that celebrates the resilience of colonized peoples and their ability to create a living culture despite oppression.
Sources and editions
- [[Patrick Chamoiseau]], Wikipedia (French version), https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Chamoiseau