Description
Set in Martinique in 1945, this novel follows a tense political landscape as plans unfold around the threatened execution of a government agent whose presence could sway the outcome of upcoming elections. Against the backdrop of colonial power and public uncertainty, characters navigate fear, loyalty, and moral compromise while the island’s social fabric strains under the pressure of history. With its lyrical, philosophically charged approach, Édouard Glissant turns a high-stakes political premise into a meditation on justice, agency, and the forces that shape collective destiny. The result is a compelling blend of suspense and reflection on how communities “ripen” through conflict, memory, and the struggle to define their own future.
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Published Jan 1, 1959
264 pages
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Details
First Published
1959
Language
fra
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Ripening by Édouard Glissant.