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The Wretched of the Earth

A Powerful Exploration of Colonialism’s Psychological Impact

Frantz Fanon

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Description

The Wretched of the Earth (2021) is a seminal work examining the psychological effects of colonialism and advocating for revolutionary struggle against racist and colonial oppression. It has profoundly influenced civil rights, anti-colonial, Black consciousness, and psychiatric reform movements globally since its publication in 1961.

Who Should Listen

  • Activists and organizers
  • Students and scholars
  • People who care about justice

About the Authors

Frantz Fanon was an influential twentieth-century psychiatrist and philosophical writer who analyzed the traumatic psychological effects of colonization and advocated for revolutionary action against colonial rule, inspiring anti-colonial movements for over 40 years.