Black Man's Burden by Mack Reynolds
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| Author | Reynolds, Mack, 1917-1983 |
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| Illustrator | Schoenherr, John, 1935-2010 |
| Title | Black Man's Burden |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Black Man's Burden" by Mack Reynolds is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story unfolds in a future Africa grappling with the remnants of colonialism and the burgeoning potential for pan-African unity and industrialization. The narrative appears to focus on a group of itinerant smiths, led by Omar ben Crawf, who bring advanced technology and progressive ideas to the traditionally nomadic Tuareg, challenging their deeply entrenched beliefs about work, slavery, and tribal identity. The opening of the novella introduces a caravan approaching the camp of the Taitoq Tuareg, led by Moussa-ag-Amastan. The Tuareg initially perceive the advanced vehicles of the newcomers as magical or malevolent djinn. The voice of the smiths, however, reframes their existence as an opportunity for progress, advocating for work over traditional values of warrior life. This clash of cultures sets the tone for broader discussions on technology, equality, and the future of African identity throughout the text, as characters grapple with their place in a rapidly changing world filled with new ideas and a push for collective empowerment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Africa -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32390 |
| Release Date | May 15, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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