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Literary Fiction· Cameroon

Mission to Kala

by Mongo Beti
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1957French
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About This Book

Published in 1957, Mission to Kala established Mongo Beti as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Mission to Kala is a humorous and critical examination of traditional African society and the impact of colonialism. The protagonist, Medza, returns to his village after failing his exams in the city, only to be sent on a mission to retrieve a runaway wife. Through Medza's journey, Beti explores themes of cultural clash, identity, and the absurdities of both traditional and colonial systems. Themes of cultural clash, identity, tradition vs modernity run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorMongo Beti
Published1957
Country of Origin🇨🇲 Cameroon
LanguageFrench
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780435905467
Editorial Score30/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇨🇲 Cameroon

This book is part of Cameroon's rich literary tradition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mission to Kala about?

Mission to Kala is a humorous and critical examination of traditional African society and the impact of colonialism. The protagonist, Medza, returns to his village after failing his exams in the city, only to be sent on a mission to retrieve a runaway wife. Through Medza's journey, Beti explores themes of cultural clash, identity, and the absurdities of both traditional and colonial systems.

Who wrote Mission to Kala?

Mission to Kala was written by Mongo Beti, from Cameroon. First published in 1957.

What awards has Mission to Kala won?

Mission to Kala has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is Mission to Kala worth reading?

Mission to Kala is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in cultural clash, identity, tradition vs modernity.

Where can I buy Mission to Kala?

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What category is Mission to Kala?

Mission to Kala is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Mission to Kala from?

Mission to Kala originates from Cameroon's literary tradition. Explore more books from Cameroon on our country page.

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