Segu

Name: Segu
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780241293515
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By Maryse Condé

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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Segu by Maryse Condé transports readers to the late 18th century in the West African kingdom of Segu. The novel follows the Traore family as they navigate the upheavals brought by European colonisation, the spread of Islam, and the slave trade's impact. Rich in cultural and historical detail, the book offers an intimate portrayal of family and societal transformation during a time of great change.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy epic tales that delve into African history, offering a rich tapestry of culture, political upheaval, and personal drama. Set in the Mali Empire, it's a captivating journey through family dynamics, tradition, and the impact of external influences, providing both historical depth and engaging storytelling.

Segu

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The bestselling epic novel of family, treachery, rivalry, religious fervour and the turbulent fate of a people.

The year is 1797, and the kingdom of Segu is flourishing. The people of Segu, the Bambara, are guided by their griots and priests while their lives are ruled by nature. But change is about to come - from the east comes a new religion, Islam, and from the West, the slave trade.

Segu follows the life of Dousika Traore, the king's most trusted advisor, and his four sons - Tiekoro, who embraces Islam; Siga, a merchant; Naba, who is kidnapped by slave traders; and Malobali, a mercenary and half-hearted Christian.

Based on historical events, Segu captures the struggle of a growing nation trying to cope with jihads, national rivalries and racism.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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Segu by Maryse Condé is celebrated for its vibrant and intricate storytelling, bringing nineteenth-century West African history to life through its well-drawn characters and complex relationships. The novel is praised for its rich cultural detail and the way it vividly explores political, social, and personal dynamics across continents and centuries. Critics appreciate its immersive narrative and view it as both a powerful historical exploration and a deeply engaging family saga.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241293515

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Barbara Bray
Translated by Barbara Bray

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 349g

Pages: 512

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Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Maryse Condé Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics

About the Author

Maryse Conde (Author) Maryse Conde was born at Pointe- -Pitre, Guadeloupe, in 1937 and spent most of her life in West Africa (Guinea, Ghana and Senegal), France and the US, where she taught at the University of California, Berkeley, UCLA and Columbia. The publication of her bestselling third novel, Segu (1984), established her pre-eminent position among Caribbean writers. She won Le Grand Prix Litteraire de la Femme in 1986 as well as Le Prix de L'Academie Fran aise in 1988 and was shortlisted for the Man Booker International Prize in 2015.