Description
In this searing and satirical novel, Ahmadou Kourouma crafts a powerful allegory of post-colonial African dictatorships. The narrative follows General Koyaga, a ruthless leader who rises to power in the fictional Republic of the Gulf, mirroring the trajectory of many real-world autocrats. Through a blend of myth, history, and biting wit, the story explores the cyclical nature of power, corruption, and the devastating impact on a nation. Kourouma's distinctive voice, marked by its rhythmic prose and unflinching gaze, dissects the absurdities and brutalities of authoritarian rule, leaving the reader to ponder the fate of nations caught in such a grip.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage
Published May 6, 2004
456 pages
ISBN: 9780099283829
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Details
First Published
2003
Language
eng
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Waiting for the Wild Beasts to Vote by Ahmadou Kourouma.