Written in 1948, "Taolambalo" belongs to the formative decade in which young E.D. Andriamalala shaped the richly lyrical Malagasy prose that would define his career. It is counted among the nine novels forming the author's long literary quest for love, later crowned by his 1970 classic Ilay Vohitry ny Nofy. Though less widely known than his prize-winning later works, it remains prized by connoisseurs of Malagasy literature for its early display of Andriamalala's gift for language and place.

A rare early work from a founding voice of Malagasy fiction — bring "Taolambalo" home today.

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: Taolambalo

Language: Malagasy

Genre: Novel — literary fiction

Written: 1948 · First published: 1972

Publisher: Librairie Mixte, Antananarivo

Format: Paperback