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Camara Laye

(1928–1980) Writer Guinea

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Camara Laye was a writer from Guinea, best known for The Dark Child.

Quick Facts About Camara Laye

Born
January 1, 1928
Died
February 4, 1980
Nationality
Guinea
Profession
Writer
Notable works
The Dark Child

About Camara Laye

Camara Laye was a writer from Guinea. His most well-known works are The African Child, a novel based loosely on his own childhood, and The Radiance of the King. Both novels are among the earliest major works in Francophone African literature. Camara Laye later worked for the government of newly independent Guinea, but went into voluntary exile over political issues.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Charles Veillon prize in the French language

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