Ourika

Name: Ourika
Author: Claire de Durfort Duras
ISBN: 9781787365711

Author: Claire de Durfort Duras
Series: African Library
Language: English
Length: 34 pages
ISBN: 9781787365711
Published: 20 January 2023
Imprint: Sovereign

French
novel
Enlightenment
race
identity
gender
colonialism
slave trade
society
class

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Description

A canonical work of French literature that chronicles the struggles and triumphs of an African woman's attempts to navigate the oppressive colonial structures of 18th century Paris. Through her narrative, the protagonist Ourika is able to challenge and defy the expectations placed upon her as a woman of color, while ultimately asserting her humanity in a hostile environment.

Author

Claire de Durfort Duras was an influential French aristocrat who was known for her literary accomplishments and her contributions to the public sphere. She was a staunch advocate of the Enlightenment and actively engaged in the political discourse of the time, using her platform to address issues such as governance, education, and gender equality.

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