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Liwa Ekimakingaï awakens atop his grave after a mysterious force has claimed his life at twenty-four. Clad in flared purple trousers, he navigates the complexities of Frère Lachaise cemetery's other residents, each with their own unique stories. Ignoring ghostly warnings, he returns to his childhood home to see his grandmother one last time, confronting disturbing rumors and political corruption tied to his final night. This darkly humorous tale explores ambition, community, and the uncontrollable forces of life and death, penned by a prominent Congolese historian.

A hopeful, music-infused poetry collection from Congolese poet Alain Mabanckou.

A poignant tale of family and revolution in postcolonial Africa, from one of the continent's greatest living novelists.

Set in the imaginary African Republic of Vietongo, The Negro Grandsons of Vercingetorix, begins when conflict breaks out between rival leaders and the regional ethnic groups they represent. Award-winning author Alain Mabanckou is at his satiric best in this novel that catalogues the pain and suffering caused by the ravages of civil war.

Embracing the challenges faced by ethnic minority communities today, The Tears of the Black Man looks to the future, arguing that the history of Africa has yet to be written and seeking a path toward affirmation and reconciliation.

LONGLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER INTERNATIONAL PRIZE 2017It's 1970, and in the People's Republic of Congo a Marxist-Leninist revolution is ushering in a new age. But over at the orphanage on the outskirts of Pointe-Noire where young Moses has grown up, the revolution has only strengthened the reign of terror of Dieudonn� Ngoulmoumako, the institution's corrupt director. So Moses escapes to Pointe-Noire, where he finds a home with a larcenous band of Congolese Merry Men and among the Zairian prostitutes of the Trois-Cents quarter. But the authorities won't leave Moses in peace, and intervene to chase both the Merry Men and the Trois-Cents girls out of town. All this injustice pushes poor Moses over the edge. Could he really be the Robin Hood of the Congo? Or is he just losing his marbles?Black Moses is a larger-than-life comic tale of a young man obsessed with helping the helpless in an unjust world. It is also a vital new extension of Mabanckou's extraordinary, interlinked body of work dedicated to his native Congo, and confirms his status as one of our great storytellers.

The narrative explores Alain Mabanckou's journey from Congo to France, reflecting on his experiences and the profound changes he encounters upon returning after 25 years. It delves into themes of identity, nostalgia, and the passage of time, highlighting the contrasts between his past and present. The book captures the emotional weight of memory and the complexities of belonging, offering a unique perspective on cultural and personal transformation.

A moving meditation on home, home-coming and belonging from Francophone Africa's most important writer.

Alain Mabanckou, a celebrated author known for his prize-winning works, including "Memoirs of a Porcupine," delivers "Blue White Red," which has garnered the Grand Prix Littéraire de l'Afrique Noire. In addition to his literary achievements, he serves as a Professor of French and Francophone Studies at UCLA, showcasing his deep engagement with literature and culture.

An irresistible and heart-warming child's-eye view novel set in Africa