Burlesque vertigo in the novel Saharienne Indigo by Monenembo

What is it about?

"Le vertige burlesque de Véronique Bangoura: la parenté dans Saharienne indigo de Tierno Monénembo" examines the protagonist's quest for identity. He explores how Véronique Bangoura reconstructs an imaginary kinship through naming, employing a burlesque tone and intertextuality. This approach gives voice to victims of Guinea's dictatorship, advocating for a "living memory" that intertwines with literary memory.

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Why is it important?

The article is important because it highlights how Saharienne indigo uses humor and intertextuality to reconstruct identity and memory. It shows how literature can preserve the voices of victims of Guinea’s dictatorship through the unique creative storytelling by Tierno Monenembo.