From Africa: New Francophone Stories
Edited by Adele King

"These stories ultimately cover a much broader literary terrain than
just Africa, and tap universal themes in refreshing ways. . . . This is
a challenging and innovative selection, and public libraries would do
well to consider it."—Booklist (starred review).

This gathering of gifted writers tenders modern versions of myths;
nostalgia for childhood in Africa; relations between the sexes in
contemporary Africa; continuing political problems; and the life of the
African diaspora in France—all related in new and familiar ways, in
innovative and traditional forms.

Conversations with Maryse Condé
By Françoise Pfaff

Françoise Pfaff met Maryse Condé in 1981, when she first interviewed
her. Their friendship grew quickly. In 1991 the two women continued
recording conversations about Condé’s geographical sojourns and
literary paths, her personality, and her thoughts.

Maryse Condé is the recipient of the French literary awards Le Grand
Prix Littéraire de la Femme and Le Prix de l’Académie Française. She
currently teaches at Columbia University and her most recent works
include Tree of Life and Crossing the Mangrove.