THE DARK CHILD

by Camara Laye ‧ RELEASE DATE: Nov. 4, 1954

The autobiography of a small boy growing up in French Guinea, in the valley of the Niger. There's assumption of the dignity of his people, descendants of the black Sudanese, their pride in their way of life. There's rational Mohammedanism thinly coating animistic beliefs and superstitions. Women hold a role in advance of many Mohammedan countries. The story, with few incidents, conveys a rounded sense of his coming into manhood, and it has compelling charm.

Pub Date: Nov. 4, 1954

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Noonday Press

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Nov. 1, 1954

Categories: NONFICTION