Journal, 1955-1962: Reflections on the French-Algerian War

Description: Journal, 1955-1962: Reflections on the French-Algerian War [Paperback] Feraoun, Mouloud; James D. Le Sueur; Le Sueur, James D.; Wolf, Mary Ellen and Fouillade, Claude Product Overview “This honest man, this good man, this man who never did wrong to anyone, who devoted his life to the public good, and who was one of the greatest writers in Algeria, has been murdered. . . . Not by accident, not by mistake, but called by his name and killed with preference.” So wrote Germaine Tillion in Le Monde shortly after Mouloud Feraoun’s assassination by a right wing French terrorist group, the Organisation Armée Secrète, just three days before the official cease-fire ended Algeria’s eight-year battle for independence from France. However, not even the gunmen of the OAS could prevent Feraoun’s journal from being published. Journal, 1955–1962 appeared posthumously in French in 1962 and remains the single most important account of everyday life in Algeria during decolonization.Feraoun was one of Algeria’s leading writers. He was a friend of Albert Camus, Emmanuel Roblès, Pierre Bourdieu, and other French and North African intellectuals. A committed teacher, he had dedicated his life to preparing Algeria’s youth for a better future. As a Muslim and Kabyle writer, his reflections on the war in Algeria afford penetrating insights into the nuances of Algerian nationalism, as well as into complex aspects of intellectual, colonial, and national identity. Feraoun’s Journal captures the heartbreak of a writer profoundly aware of the social and political turmoil of the time. This classic account, now available in English, should be read by anyone interested in the history of European colonialism and the tragedies of contemporary Algeria. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bison Books; First Edition (June 1, 2000) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 340 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 080326903X ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 33 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.33 x 0.83 x 8.45 inches Best Sellers Rank: #947,072 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #32 in Algeria History #280 in Historical African Biographies (Books) #447 in Historical France Biographies #32 in Algeria History Quality Products This will be shipped securely Returns must be within 30 days - item EXACTLY as it was sent. Must have tracking number. Email us with any issues/questions. Thanks for looking! Fast and Free Shipping Shipping is free for this item. We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again!

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