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Notebook Of A Return To The Native Land (Wesleyan Poetry Series),Used
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Csaire'S Masterpiece That Reaches The Powerful And Overlooked Aspects Of Black Culture.Aim Csaire'S Masterpiece, Notebook Of A Return To The Native Land, Is A Work Of Immense Cultural Significance And Beauty. The Long Poem Was The Beginning Of Csaire'S Quest For Ngritude, And It Became An Anthem Of Blacks Around The World. With Its Emphasis On Unusual Juxtapositions Of Object And Metaphor, Manipulation Of Language Into Puns And Neologisms, And Rhythm, Csaire Considered His Style A 'Beneficial Madness' That Could 'Break Into The Forbidden' And Reach The Powerful And Overlooked Aspects Of Black Culture.Clayton Eshleman And Annette Smith Achieve A Laudable Adaptation Of Csaire'S Work To English By Clarifying Double Meanings, Stretching Syntax, And Finding Equivalent English Puns, All While Remaining Remarkably True To The French Text. Their Treatment Of The Poetry Is Marked With Imagination, Vigor, And Accuracy That Will Clarify Difficulties For Those Already Familiar With French, And Make The Work Accessible To Those Who Are Not. Andr Breton'S Introduction, A Great Black Poet, Situates The Text And Provides A Moving Tribute To Csaire.Notebook Of A Return To The Native Land Is Recommended For Readers In Comparative Literature, Postcolonial Literature, African American Studies, Poetry, Modernism, And French.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Notebook of a Return to the Native Land'? A: The main theme of the poem revolves around the quest for identity, cultural heritage, and the reclaiming of black culture through the lens of négritude.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Notebook of a Return to the Native Land' is Aimé Césaire, a prominent Martinican poet and playwright.
- Q: What is the significance of the title? A: The title reflects the poem's exploration of returning to one's roots and the journey of self-discovery within the context of colonialism and cultural identity.
- Q: Is this edition a translation of the original work? A: Yes, this edition includes an English translation by Clayton Eshleman and Annette Smith, aiming to preserve the essence of the original French text.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is published in paperback binding, making it portable and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages are in this edition? A: This edition contains 66 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: This book was published on September 24, 2001.
- Q: What genres does this book fall under? A: The book falls under genres such as poetry, comparative literature, post-colonial literature, African American studies, and modernism.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is brand new, ensuring a quality reading experience.
- Q: Does this book include any introductions or critical essays? A: Yes, it includes an introduction by André Breton titled 'A Great Black Poet' that provides context and tribute to Césaire.