"Essays I: Comparative Literature and Culture Criticism: France, Africa, America" is a compilation of 5 critical essays designed to provoke thoughts ranging from Modern African System of government inherited from (French) colonization and its consequences on the mentality of African leaders/dictators, to slavery time in America and the status of black learned people in the American society. Also, the theme of war is covered in the essay dealing with the works of Claude Simon. This collection is a good tool for education and research.