The Wretched of the Earth
by Frantz Fanon, Jean-Paul Sartre, Richard Philcox, Homi K. Bhabha
The Wretched of the Earth by Frantz Fanon, Jean-Paul Sartre, Richard Philcox, Homi K. Bhabha holds a highly rated rating of 4.16 out of 5, based on 11.1K reader ratings. First published in 1961. The book spans 320 pages.
About The Wretched of the Earth
A distinguished psychiatrist from Martinique who took part in the Algerian Nationalist Movement, Frantz Fanon was one of the most important theorists of revolutionary struggle, colonialism, and racial difference in history. Fanon's masterwork is a classic alongside Edward Said's Orientalism or The Autobiography of Malcolm X, and it is now available in a new translation that updates its language for a new generation of readers.The Wretched of the Earth is a brilliant analysis of the psychology of the colonized and their path to liberation. Bearing singular insight into the rage and frustration of colonized peoples, and the role of violence in effecting historical change, the book incisively attacks the twin perils of post-independence colonial politics: the disenfranchisement of the masses by the elites on the one hand, and intertribal and interfaith animosities on the other.Fanon's analysis, a veritable handbook of social reorganization for leaders of emerging nations, has been reflected all too clearly in the corruption and violence that has plagued present-day Africa. The Wretched of the Earth has had a major impact on civil rights, anticolonialism, and black consciousness movements around the world, and this bold new translation by Richard Philcox reaffirms it as a landmark.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Frantz Fanon, Jean-Paul Sartre, Richard Philcox, Homi K. Bhabha |
| Published | 1961 |
| Pages | 320 |
| Kindle Price | $8.67 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.16 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,142 |
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What genre is The Wretched of the Earth?
The Wretched of the Earth is categorized as Non-Fiction, History, Philosophy, Psychology. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is The Wretched of the Earth worth reading?
Based on 11.1K reader ratings, The Wretched of the Earth has an average score of 4.16 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Wretched of the Earth?
The Wretched of the Earth has 320 pages.
Who wrote The Wretched of the Earth?
The Wretched of the Earth was written by Frantz Fanon, Jean-Paul Sartre, Richard Philcox, Homi K. Bhabha. It was first published in 1961.
What is the ISBN for The Wretched of the Earth?
The ISBN-13 for The Wretched of the Earth is 9780802141320.0.
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