Description
In Ferdinand Oyono's poignant novel, Toundi Ondoua, a young African man, leaves his rural home seeking a better life, only to find himself working as a houseboy for French colonial masters in Cameroon. Through Toundi's diary entries, the narrative unflinchingly exposes the brutal realities of racial injustice and the dehumanizing effects of colonialism. Oyono masterfully crafts a story that is both a personal tragedy and a powerful indictment of a system that exploits and oppresses. This classic of African literature offers a searing look at the clash of cultures and the enduring spirit of those caught in its wake.
Available Editions
paperback
Heinemann International Literature & Textbooks
Published Oct 24, 1966
144 pages
ISBN: 9780435900298
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Details
First Published
1966
Language
eng
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Houseboy by Ferdinand Oyono.