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Aux chemins de Babo Naki is a collection of poetry by Josué Guébo, prefaced by Séry Bailly. Published in 2016, the book receives the following year, the Bernard Dadié national grand prize for literature;.[1][2]
 Paint of an African hunter | |
| Author | Josué Guébo |
|---|---|
| Original title | Aux chemins de Babo Naki |
| Country | Ivory Coast |
| Language | French |
| Series | African poetry book |
| Genre | Poetry |
| Publisher | L’Harmattan |
Publication date | 1 October 2016 |
| Pages | 115 |
| ISBN | 978-2-343-10038-8 |
| Preceded by | My country, tonight |
| Followed by | Think of Lampedusa |
Theme edit
The main theme of Aux chemins de Babo Naki is based on the strength of the union and solidarity, the need for social cohesion and peace.
Summary edit
Aux chemins de Babo Naki, based on a krou myth, tells the story of Babo Naki, a hunter whose death in the bush brings his seven sons, each bearing a specific talent, to pool their skills and expertise: Guibrénipi the geographer, Guenakô the osteologist, Blakou the dermatologist, Pamadrou the hematologist, Pamagnomou the pulmonologist, Diwéri the master of speech and Vouka the physiotherapist.
They succeed in bringing their father back to life. However, when the moment comes to determine which of them has played the most decisive role in the résurrection of the father, the situation degenerates into an argument.[3]
Style edit
This collection of poetry, a midway between the story, the myth and the allegory is presented through some frequencies of the suggestion. The text reveals a writing with intense and varied colors.[4]
Literary Award edit
Edition edit
- Aux chemins de Babo Naki, Harmattan, 2016, ISBN 978-2-343-10038-8
References edit
- ^ "Livre, détails de l'ouvrage". L'Harmattan.
- ^ "Le grand prix national Bernard Dadié de la littérature décerné à Josué Guébo". AIP. 25 May 2017.
- ^ Kipré, Alex (24 October 2016). "Musique: Le Tohourou entre mutation et renaissance/Séry Bailly indique un chemin vers la sagesse". fratmat.info (in French). Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ Gueye, Nonka Pierre (2019). Facilitateur didactique Classes de première. Aux chemins de Babo Naki de Josué Guébo. Côte d'Ivoire: L'Harmattan. p. 26. ISBN 978-2-343-16396-3.