The Reluctant African
Louis E. Lomax's travel memoir follows him across Africa as he confronts his own assumptions and reflects on colonialism, independence movements, and the meaning of Black identity.
Work Information
The travel record becomes a record of self-examination.
Encounters with local people, political change, and the writer's own changing assumptions are woven into a single narrative. It works both as social observation and as a personal memoir.
Book Information
- Publisher
- Literary Licensing, LLC
- Published
- 2011-10-12
- Pages
- 130 pages
- Language
- 英語
- Size
- 15.24 x 1.12 x 22.86 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9781258109202
- ISBN-10
- 1258109204
- Price
- 17500 JPY
- Category
- 洋書/Politics & Social Sciences/Politics & Government/International & World Politics/African
The Reluctant African is a memoir written by Louis Emanuel Lomax, an African-American journalist, about his experiences during a trip to Africa in the 1960s. Lomax, who was initially hesitant to go to Africa due to his own prejudices and misconceptions about the continent, embarks on a journey that challenges his beliefs and opens his eyes to the diversity and complexity of African cultures.Throughout the book, Lomax recounts his encounters with various African leaders, intellectuals, and ordinary people, as well as his observations of political and social developments in different countries. He reflects on the legacy of colonialism, the struggle for independence, and the emerging Pan-African movement, and offers insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the continent at the time.The Reluctant African is a compelling and thought-provoking account of one man's journey of self-discovery and his efforts to bridge the gap between Africa and America. It is a testament to the power of travel and the importance of confronting one's own biases in order to gain a deeper understanding of the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.