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Paris ; Berg International, c1991.
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The author wrote this book in a rather unique manner. Griaule writes in a dense, poetic manner. The author writes like he was a French Cormac McCarthy. The entire book of 308 pages consists of only three or four vignettes. This book was translated from French, so that may account for the singular
Ethiopia, is a strange country with a deep history. This book gives the reader a feel for the texture of that land. The title comes from an accident which the author witnessed where a man was executed by burning. I would recommend this book to those interested in Ethiopia or who enjoy reading travelogues.
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prose. If you can find a copy of this book and end up reading it, I recommend reading it slowly. There a bit more than a dozen photographic plates which enhance the book.Ethiopia, is a strange country with a deep history. This book gives the reader a feel for the texture of that land. The title comes from an accident which the author witnessed where a man was executed by burning. I would recommend this book to those interested in Ethiopia or who enjoy reading travelogues.
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188 p.; 24 cm
ISBN
9782900269763
Other editions
Burners of Men - Modern Ethiopia by Marcel Griaule (Hardcover)
Les Flambeurs d'Hommes by Marcel Griaule (Paperback)