Cesaire, Aime

Return to My Native Land (Penguin Modern Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780241535394
author:: Cesaire, Aime
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Books Ltd (UK)
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 80
Dimensions:: 1.5 x 12.9 x 12.9 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, Personal Memoirs, Poetry,
Condition:: New
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A blazing autobiographical poem by Aimé Césaire, 'Return to My Native Land' became a rallying cry for decolonisation in 1939. It is a reckoning with the trauma of slavery and exploitation, reclaiming language itself as a triumphant anthem for Black identity. The poem's influence extends beyond its time, speaking to the experiences of those who have been marginalized and oppressed. Its powerful words continue to resonate today, making it an important work for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of identity and social justice. Published in 2024, this edition brings Césaire's influential work to a new audience, offering a unique insight into the life and legacy of one of the most important Francophone Caribbean writers of his generation.

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