Une Jeunesse Malade [French]

By Tchouafine Mabare

Ce r cit poignant plonge le lecteur dans le d clin inexorable d'un jeune tudiant issu d'une humble famille paysanne. Tabana, apr s avoir brillamment obtenu son baccalaur at, prend le chemin de l'universit de Petit Paris, la capitale de son pays natal, R veillera. Cependant, l'environnement urbain et universitaire semble op rer une transformation profonde en lui. Au cours de son parcours, Tabana croise le destin de Woy, sa camarade de classe, qui deviendra ult rieurement son pouse. Toutefois, leur relation prend un tournant dramatique lorsqu'elle l'accuse tort d' tre le p re de l'enfant qu'elle porte.

D fiant l'harmonie sociale recherch e par leur pays, R veillera, Tabana se r v le tre un individu irrespectueux et ingrat. Ce comportement conduit son expulsion par son bienfaiteur, qui l'avait h berg et combl de toutes ses exigences jusqu' ce moment. Confront l' chec de ses tudes, aux soucis qui l'accablent et son incapacit r ussir l'universit , Tabana regagne son village natal. C'est ce moment que Woy lui fait une confession d chirante: il n'est pas le p re de son enfant, ce qui entra ne leur s paration. Face ce tourbillon d' preuves, Tabana perd pied et sombre dans la folie.

This poignant tale immerses the reader in the inexorable decline of a young student from a humble peasant family. Tabana, after brilliantly obtaining his baccalaureate, heads to the University of Petit Paris, the capital of his native country, R veillera. However, the urban and academic environment seems to bring about a profound transformation within him. Along the way, Tabana crosses paths with Woy, his classmate, who will later become his wife. However, their relationship takes a dramatic turn when she falsely accuses him of being the father of the child she is carrying. Defying the social harmony sought by their country, R veillera, Tabana reveals himself to be a disrespectful and ungrateful individual. This behavior leads to his expulsion by his benefactor, who had sheltered him and met all his needs until that moment. Faced with failing his studies, overwhelming worries, and his inability to succeed at university, Tabana returns to his home village. It is at this moment that Woy makes a heartbreaking confession: he is not the father of her child, which leads to their separation. Faced with this whirlwind of trials, Tabana loses his footing and descends into madness.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: French
• ISBN: 9956661961
• ISBN13: 9789956661961
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Editions Plume D
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.1" x 7.8"