Classic Literature· Cameroon
The Old Man and the Medal
by Ferdinand OyonoAggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1956French
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The Old Man and the Medal by Ferdinand Oyono is a landmark work of classic literature, first published in 1956. This novel tells the story of Meka, an elderly African man who is awarded a medal by the colonial government for his loyalty. However, the ceremony and its aftermath reveal the deep-seated racism and hypocrisy of the colonial regime. Oyono uses satire and humor to expose the absurdities of colonial rule and the disillusionment of those who once believed in its promises. Themes of colonialism, disillusionment, racism run through the work.
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