God’s Bits of Wood
work by Sembène
Also known as: “Les Bouts de bois de Dieu”
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God's Bits of Wood is a novel by Senegalese writer Ousmane Sembène, published in 1960. The book depicts a strike by African railroad workers in the late 1940s, highlighting their struggle against colonialism and their efforts to combat it. Sembène, a prominent figure in African literature and film, used his work to explore historical and political themes, aiming to reach a broad audience, including those who were not literate. The novel is considered a significant work in Senegalese literature.12
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