Michel Tinguiri

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  Archives, Boundaries and Roots : Thematic and Stylistic Reading of Les Larmes des racines. A Novel by Amadou Ouédraogo

  Michel Tinguiri

  • Editions L'Harmattan
  • 9 Janvier 2025
  • 9782336507620

  The study explores the novel's settings, from Sodeni and Govié to the Upper Savannah and the United States, highlighting the symbiotic relationship between place and identity. It explores Amadou Ouédraogo's use of evocative symbols and metaphors that echo prevalent themes in African literature, including dual identity and post-colonial reckonings, and the emblematic theme of return. The analysis contextualizes the novel within contemporary African literary theory, establishing meaningful connections with seminal thinkers such as Frantz Fanon, Aimé Césaire, and Ngugi wa Thiong'o. Through multiple theoretical frameworks, including autoethnography, Neo-Fanonism, and Mircea Eliade's conceptualization of sacred and cyclical time, the study positions Les larmes des racines as a significant contribution to African literature, African studies, anthropology, and the broader humanities.

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  Finitude, Crossing, Blurring Boundaries and Disrupting Tradition in Ordained by the Oracle : A novel by Samuel Asare Konadu

  Michel Tinguiri

  • Editions L'Harmattan
  • 4 Janvier 2024
  • 9782336419695

  The book analyzes the novel Ordained by the Oracle through socio-cultural, symbolic and anthropological frameworks. It examines funeral rituals, the duality between the visible and invisible worlds, and the role of the oracle, spirits and ancestors in society. The study sheds light on the notions of space, time, myth and reality in the Akan society. It demonstrates that literature crosses disciplinary boundaries and can be seen as a form of anthropology. The analysis will be of interest to students and researchers in African studies, literature, religion, culture, sociology, and anthropology.

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