--- product_id: 76877551 title: "The Wretched of the Earth" price: "$16.55" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/76877551-the-wretched-of-the-earth store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Ranked #53 in Colonialism & Imperialism Top 100 in Books 4.5⭐ from 800+ reviews The Wretched of the Earth **Price:** $16.55 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the power of perspective—don’t just read history, live it! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Wretched of the Earth - **How much does it cost?** $16.55 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/76877551-the-wretched-of-the-earth) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Penguin Group Quality:** Published by a trusted name in impactful literature - • **Fast & Reliable Delivery:** Prompt delivery means you won’t miss out on the conversation - • **Political Science Staple:** Top 200 in Political Science books—perfect for the intellectually curious - • **Deep Dive into Colonialism:** Ranked #53 in Colonialism & Imperialism history—essential for thought leaders - • **Critically Acclaimed Bestseller:** Join thousands who rated it 4.5 stars and counting ## Overview The Wretched of the Earth, published by Penguin Group, is a highly rated and influential book ranked among the top in Colonialism & Imperialism and Political Science categories. With over 800 reviews averaging 4.5 stars, it’s a must-read for professionals seeking deep insights into post-colonial theory and political discourse. ## Description 'This century's most compelling theorist of racism and colonialism' Angela Davis Written at the height of the Algerian war for independence from French colonial rule and first published in 1961, Frantz Fanon's Wretched of the Earth has provided inspiration for anti-colonial movements ever since, analysing the role of class, race, national culture and violence in the struggle for freedom. With power and anger, Fanon makes clear the economic and psychological degradation inflicted by imperialism. It was Fanon, himself a psychotherapist, who exposed the connection between colonial war and mental disease, who showed how the fight for freedom must be combined with building a national culture, and who showed the way ahead, through revolutionary violence, to socialism. 'In clear language, in words that can only have been written in the cool heat of rage, he showed us the internal theatre of racism' Deborah Levy Review: Prompt delivery - Good Review: Eloquent and eye opening - This book is excellently WRITTEN in extremely lucid language. It's actual content is nothing you don't already know as an Indian, but to have Mr. Fanon articulate it so eloquently helps to reduce the load that we all bear. The chapter at the end about mental disease was an eye opener though, because no one can imagine that westerners' actions could be so shocking! Notably, Mr. Fanon doesn't really attempt to offer any SOLUTION to anything (barring a little here and there), but rather just offers a mirror to the inhabitant of a colonized society. It would have been much better if he had. I also have to disagree with his finding that a bourgeoisie in such a society ought not to be allowed to form, because then who is there to take the battle to the boardroom of the colonial power? (I am a member of such a bourgeoisie myself) On the whole this book should be read by all members of a society like ours, specifically so that they can come up with the solutions that Mr. Fanon didn't give them. ## Features - PENGUIN GROUP ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #16,075 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #22 in Colonialism & Imperialism History #69 in Political Science (Books) #306 in Politics | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 817 Reviews | ## Images ![The Wretched of the Earth - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81cyLaQzvML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Prompt delivery *by S***I on 1 February 2026* Good ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Eloquent and eye opening *by M***E on 14 February 2023* This book is excellently WRITTEN in extremely lucid language. It's actual content is nothing you don't already know as an Indian, but to have Mr. Fanon articulate it so eloquently helps to reduce the load that we all bear. The chapter at the end about mental disease was an eye opener though, because no one can imagine that westerners' actions could be so shocking! Notably, Mr. Fanon doesn't really attempt to offer any SOLUTION to anything (barring a little here and there), but rather just offers a mirror to the inhabitant of a colonized society. It would have been much better if he had. I also have to disagree with his finding that a bourgeoisie in such a society ought not to be allowed to form, because then who is there to take the battle to the boardroom of the colonial power? (I am a member of such a bourgeoisie myself) On the whole this book should be read by all members of a society like ours, specifically so that they can come up with the solutions that Mr. Fanon didn't give them. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must read *by J***Y on 25 August 2025* Great read ## Frequently Bought Together - Wretched Of The Earth - Black Skin, White Masks - Pedagogy of the Oppressed (Penguin Modern Classics) [Paperback] Freire, Paulo --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/76877551-the-wretched-of-the-earth](https://www.desertcart.us/products/76877551-the-wretched-of-the-earth) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-23*