The Wretch of the Earth (Frantz Fanon)

"The Wretched of the Earth" is a pivotal book by Frantz Fanon, published in 1961, that explores the psychological and cultural impacts of colonization. Fanon, a psychiatrist and revolutionary, argues that colonialism dehumanizes both the oppressor and the oppressed. He emphasizes the necessity of violent struggle for liberation and the creation of a new identity among colonized peoples. The book critiques nationalism and highlights the importance of class struggle within post-colonial nations. Fanon ultimately advocates for a reevaluation of societal values and the pursuit of a truly liberated, authentic existence for formerly colonized individuals.