Description
In this evocative novel, a French Enlightenment botanist journeys to Senegal in the late 18th century, seeking to document the region's flora. Yet, his scientific expedition becomes a profound exploration of the human heart when he encounters Maram Seck, a noblewoman sold into slavery. Through the botanist's posthumously discovered journal, David Diop masterfully reimagines a historical figure's passionate obsession and the secret grief he carried back from Africa. This is a story that delves into the complexities of love, loss, and the enduring echoes of the past, all rendered in Diop's signature lyrical prose.
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paperback
Pushkin Press, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2024
ISBN: 9781782278412
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First Published
2024
Language
eng
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