Author: Maran, René
Title: Batouala; a Negro Novel from the French of René Maran
Description: London, Jonathan Cape, 1922. First English language edition. Hardcover. 192p. 23cm "Of this, the first edition of Batouala, have been printed 1050 copies, of which 1000 only are for sale. Copy No. 648" . Very good condition Originally published in French in 1921, Batouala was awarded the prestigious Prix Goncourt in 1921, marking it as the first African-themed novel to win this accolade. The novel is a critical exploration of colonialism, blending poetic prose with a vivid portrayal of African village life.

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