Summary
Anton de Kom: We, Surinamese slaves
First published in 1934, the book We, Surinamese slaves is one of the most important anti-colonial works of the 20th century. The author Anton de Kom, a Surinamese writer, political activist and descendant of the enslaved, writes this book as a strong indictment against Dutch colonialism, slavery and racism.
Banned immediately after its publication, the book was transmitted for decades as a testimony of exiles, and only much later was it recognized as a key document of postcolonial truth. We, the Surinamese slaves combine historical chronicle and literary power - this is a work that simultaneously informs, shakes and calls for responsibility.
Through a powerful narrative, De Kom illuminates the brutal everyday life of slaves in Surinam, but also shows their struggle, resistance and dignity. His style is sharp, emotional and poetic, and the message is universal and timeless.
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