Beti, Mongo

Brief Biography

Originally from Cameroon, Mongo Beti (1932-2001) was from the Beti People of Cameroon and wrote all of his works in French. He was also a strong critic of colonialism and all the colonial legacies left behind in postcolonial Africa. In most of his works, the primary conflict is represented between the native culture and that of the culture introduced by the colonizers.

Major Works

Cruel City
King Lazarus
Lament For an African Pol
Main Basse Sur Le Cameroun
Mission Terminee
Mission To Kala
Remember Ruben
The Poor Christ Of Bomba
The Story Of the Madman
Trop De Soleil Tue L’Amour

Resources on Beti

On Wikipedia
On Encyclopedia Britannica

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