Robijaši, kolonisti i kanaci
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Robijaši, kolonisti i kanaci

Georges Ferre

Convicts, Colonists and Kanaks is a powerful story about life in a French penal colony, which explores justice, freedom and colonial exploitation through the fates of convicts, colonists and Kanaks, while criticizing the dehumanizing system.

The novel "Convicts, Colonists and Kanaks" by Georges Ferre provides a realistic account of the lives of French convicts, colonists and natives (Kanaks) in New Caledonia, a French penal colony in the Pacific Ocean. The work is based on the author's fascination with the destinies of exiles and their struggles in a harsh colonial environment.

The plot follows different characters – prisoners sentenced to heavy sentences, colonists trying to build a new life and the native Kanaks whose fate is marked by colonial exploitation. Ferre describes brutal conditions in the penitentiary, physical and mental strain, but also rare moments of humanity and solidarity. The novel explores the themes of justice, freedom and colonialism, criticizing the dehumanization imposed by the system. The Kanaks are portrayed with empathy, but also through a colonial view, reflecting the ambivalence of the author's time.

The style is vivid, with an emphasis on detailed descriptions of the tropical environment and complex interpersonal relationships. Ferre masterfully combines a documentary approach with a literary narrative, creating an atmosphere of hopelessness, but also of resilience. The novel ends on a bitter note, emphasizing the impossibility of escaping the fate imposed by the colonial machine.

Translation
Sloven Smodlaka
Dimensions
19.5 x 14.5 cm
Pages
158
Publisher
Binoza, Zagreb, 1933.
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.
Language: Croatian.

One copy is available

Condition:Used, excellent condition
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