Description: Through her vividly and intimately drawn characters, Condé paints a rich portrait of a contemporary society grappling with the heritage of slavery, racism, and colonization.
Brief description: Maryse Condé (b. February 11, 1934) is a French novelist, critic, and playwright from Guadeloupe. Condé is best known for her novel Ségou (1984-85). She has won various awards, such as the Grand Prix Littéraire de la Femme (1986), Prix de l'Académie française (1988), Prix Carbet de la Carraibe (1997) and the New Academy Prize in Literature (2018) for her works.
Review Quotes:
[A] skillful translation.... What emerges... is a fascinating cross section of Guadeloupean society.
-- "New York Times Book Review"