Mongo Beti

Mongo Beti (1932–2001) was a French writer, journalist and teacher.

Also recorded as Eza Boto.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Alexandre Biyidi Awala.

Also worked under the name Eza Boto and Mongo Beti.

Born at Mbalmayo in 1932, died at Douala in 2001.

In detail

Mongo Beti studied at Aix-Marseille University (1896-1971) and Aix-Marseille University. the recorded working language is French.

Employment is recorded with Lycée Pierre-Corneille.

Works named in the authority record are The Poor Christ of Bomba.

Distinctions recorded are Prix Sainte-Beuve.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Mongo Beti”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q248047: Mongo Beti

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