A lifelong student of the oral tradition and the literature of Africa, Christian Filostrat has resided in several countries on the continent, immersed in the culture while studying languages, socioeconomic and political trends unique to the region. He had the opportunity to observe and meet several heads of state. He draws on this experience and on his compilation of tales, proverbs, and traditions of the African peoples, as well as on his appreciation for the African narrative.

In writing The Beggars' Pursuit, Mr. Filostrat uses tradition, paranoia, and machination entwined with the urgent need of survival. He resides in Washington, DC.

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