Description
Aime Cesaire is the best known poet in the French Caribbean. In this study Gregson Davis examines Cesaire's extraordinary dual career as writer and elected politician. As one of the most profound critics of colonialism, Cesaire, the acknowledged inventor of the famous term "negritude," has been a hugely influential figure in shaping the contemporary discourse on the postcolonial predicament. Gregson Davis' account of Cesaire's intellectual growth is grounded in a careful reading of the poetry, prose and drama that illustrates the full range and depth of his literary achievement.
Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
228 pages
Language
English
Published
Jan 21, 2008
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Editions
2 editions
ISBN-10
0521055423
ISBN-13
9780521055420