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Segu

novel by Condé
Also known as: “Ségou”
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Segu is a major novel by Guadeloupian author Maryse Condé, first published in 1984, with a sequel, Segu II, released in 1985.1

The novels are set in historical Segou (now part of Mali) between 1797 and 1860. They explore the profound and often violent impacts of the slave trade, the spread of Islam and Christianity, and white colonization on a royal family during this tumultuous period. Condé's work is known for its epic historical fiction, often drawing from her own experiences and extensive research in Africa. She also wrote other notable works, including I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem.1

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