Future Has an Appointment with the Dawn

Discover the powerful voice of Tanella Boni in her groundbreaking poetry collection, The Future Has an Appointment with the Dawn. Published in 2018 by the University of Nebraska Press, this is Boni's first full collection translated into English, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the struggles and resilience of life in West Africa's Ivory Coast during a tumultuous period marked by ethnic violence and civil war.

With 277 pages of evocative verse, Boni's poetry invites you to explore deep emotional landscapes and the complexities of identity, conflict, and hope. Her work has established her as a significant figure in African literature, and this collection is a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary poetry that grapples with profound social issues. Experience the eloquence and depth of Tanella Boni's writing and understand the enduring spirit of a region shaped by its history.