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“Each generation must discover its mission, fulfill it or betray it, in relative opacity.”

Quote by Frantz Fanon

Book:The Wretched of the Earth

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The Wretched of the Earth

Frantz Fanon's influential text delves into the psychological and political aspects of colonialism, offering insights into the experiences of the colonized and the path to liberation. more

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French psychiatrist and influential figure in the decolonization movement. Born in Martinique, Fanon was educated in France and worked as a psychiatrist in Algeria. His works, 'The Wretched of the Earth' and 'The Philosophy of the Revolution', have had a profound impact on postcolonial and liberation theories. more

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