This play by renowned poet and political activist Aime
Cesairerecounts the tragic death of Patrice Lumumba, the first
prime minister of the Congo Republic and an African nationalist
hero. A Season in the Congofollows Lumumba's efforts to free the
Congolese from Belgian rule and the political struggles that led to
his assassination in 1961. Cesaire powerfully depicts Lumumba as a
sympathetic, Christ-like figure whose conscious martyrdom reflects
his self-sacrificing humanity and commitment to pan-Africanism.Born
in Martinique and educated in Paris, Cesaire was a revolutionary
artist and lifelong political activist, who founded the Martinique
Independent Revolution Party. Cesaire's ardent personal opposition
to Western imperialism and racism fuels both his profound sympathy
for Lumumba and the emotional strength of A Season in the Congo.Now
rendered in a lyrical translation by distinguished scholar Gayatri
Chakravorty Spivak, Cesaire's play will find a new audience of
readers interested in world literature and the vestiges of European
colonialism.
General
| Imprint: |
Seagull Books London Ltd
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
The French List - (Seagull titles CHUP) |
| Release date: |
June 2018 |
| Authors: |
Aime Cesaire
|
| Dimensions: |
202 x 130 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
160 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-85742-487-7 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
Miscellaneous items >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-85742-487-4 |
| Barcode: |
9780857424877 |
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
(3)
