"Le Pauvre Christ De Bomba" is a satirical novel set in colonial Cameroon, highlighting the cultural clash between the indigenous people and the French colonizers. The story follows the life of a young boy named Christophe, who is sent to a Catholic mission school and becomes the subject of ridicule due to his poverty and African heritage. Through Christophe's experiences, the author exposes the hypocrisy and injustices of the colonial system, shedding light on the destructive effects of colonization on African society.

The novel delves into the underbelly of Parisian society, following the life of a cunning and ambitious protagonist who navigates the treacherous waters of crime and power. As a sequel to a previous work, it continues to explore themes of social climbing and moral ambiguity, presenting a complex web of characters from different social strata, including a high-class courtesan whose fortunes rise and fall dramatically. The narrative weaves a tale of deception, love, and betrayal, offering a critical look at the corruption and hypocrisy of 19th-century France, while also examining the intricate relationships between money, politics, and social status.

"The Red Lily" is a novel that explores the complexities of love and social status through the lives of its characters, set against the backdrop of Paris and Florence. The story follows the passionate but tumultuous relationship between a beautiful woman disillusioned by her mundane aristocratic life and a politically ambitious man. As they seek fulfillment and freedom, their paths intersect with various characters from different social strata, revealing the moral and emotional dilemmas of the fin de siècle society. The narrative delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the search for personal identity amidst the rigid expectations of society.

The book in question is a philosophical exploration of the problem of evil, prompted by the catastrophic 1755 earthquake that devastated Lisbon. Through a series of poetic verses, the author grapples with the theological and moral questions raised by such natural disasters, challenging the optimistic belief that this is the best of all possible worlds and questioning the justice of a benevolent deity allowing such suffering. The work is a profound meditation on human suffering, divine providence, and the limits of philosophical and religious consolation in the face of overwhelming disaster.