"Menarana," written in 1945 and published in 1972 and 1982, is one of the early works in which E.D. Andriamalala developed the themes that defined his career: love, longing, and attachment to the Malagasy land and language. Remembered fondly alongside Voankazo Nandrarana, Fofombadiko, and Ilay Vohitry ny Nofy, it is counted among the nine novels of the author's long quest for love. It also includes some of his poetry, revealing the lyricism running through all his prose.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Emilson Daniel Andriamalala (born 1916, Toamasina - died 1979), known by his pen name E.D. Andriamalala, is considered the father of Malagasy literary realism. Educated at the Paul Minault school in Antananarivo, he wrote 18 major novels and essays over his lifetime, several of which remain on the national school and university syllabus. His writing is celebrated for its rich, inventive Malagasy prose, its deep attachment to the island's nature and coastline, and its recurring meditation on love and national identity.

DETAILS

Author: E.D. Andriamalala (Emilson Daniel Andriamalala)

Original title: Menarana

Language: Malagasy

Genre: Novel (with poetry) — literary fiction

Written: 1945 · First published: 1972 (reissued 1982)

Publisher: Librairie Mixte, Antananarivo

Format: Paperback