An analysis of Negritude as a literary and philosophical movement in the cultural contexts of the West. Index, bib, notes, refs, xi, 247pp, USA. CAROLINA ACADEMIC PRESS, 0890891494

Combining a high literary style with Martinican colloquialisms, Aime Cesaire created a poem that opposes the ideology of colonialism by inventing a language that refuses assimilation to a dominant cultural norm. This work is now considered a foundation stone of the Negritude movement and a seminal text in Surrealism, French and Black literatures. This dual language edition includes an introduction by Mireille Rosello, a bibliography, extensive notes and explanatory essays on topics from Negritude to poetics and politics. Maps, 160pp, UK. BLOODAXE BOOKS. 1852241845

Selected volume of work chosen to introduce Cesaire's poetry, prose, dramatic work and philosophy. Prefaced by the President of the Republic of Benin. Illustrated with 12 pages of B/W photographs and includes a chronology of his life and work. Index, bib, 183pp, French text. FRANCE. SEPIA, 2907888803