by Nkem Nwankwo · MOTIFS · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782842610456
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«Ma Mercedes est plus grosse que la tienne» is the satirical novel by Nkem Nwankwo, published by Motifs in paperback (220 pages, in French).
Onuma, son of a traditional chief, returns to his village of Aniocha after studying in Lagos and working for a European company, driving a golden Jaguar. The car, emblem of his success, arouses envy and unleashes conflicts that turn his triumph into misfortune. A satire of cultural clash, corruption, and the loss of traditional values.
This French edition was published in 1998; the work originally appeared in 1975 as My Mercedes is bigger than yours. Number 51 in the Motifs collection.
For readers interested in African literature and social satires set in contemporary Nigeria.
