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Poetics Of Relation,Used
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Douard Glissant, Long Recognized In The French And Francophone World As One Of The Greatest Writers And Thinkers Of Our Times, Is Increasingly Attracting Attention From Englishspeaking Readers. Born In Martinique In 1928, Glissant Earned A Doctorate From The Sorbonne. When He Returned To His Native Land In The Midsixties, His Writing Began To Focus On The Idea Of A 'Relational Poetics,' Which Laid The Groundwork For The 'Crolit' Movement, Fueled By The Understanding That Caribbean Culture And Identity Are The Positive Products Of A Complex And Multiple Set Of Local Historical Circumstances. Some Of The Metaphors Of Local Identity Glissant Favoredthe Hinterland (Or Lack Of It), The Maroon (Or Runaway Slave), The Creole Languageproved Lasting And Influential.In Poetics Of Relation, Glissant Turns The Concrete Particulars Of Caribbean Reality Into A Complex, Energetic Vision Of A World In Transformation. He Sees The Antilles As Enduring Suffering Imposed By History, Yet As A Place Whose Unique Interactions Will One Day Produce An Emerging Global Consensus. Arguing That The Writer Alone Can Tap The Unconscious Of A People And Apprehend Its Multiform Culture To Provide Forms Of Memory Capable Of Transcending 'Nonhistory,' Glissant Defines His 'Poetics Of Relation'Both Aesthetic And Politicalas A Transformative Mode Of History, Capable Of Enunciating And Making Concrete A Frenchcaribbean Reality With A Selfdefined Past And Future. Glissant'S Notions Of Identity As Constructed In Relation And Not In Isolation Are Germane Not Only To Discussions Of Caribbean Creolization But Also To Our Understanding Of U.S. Multiculturalism. In Glissant'S View, We Come To See That Relation In All Its Sensestelling, Listening, Connecting, And The Parallel Consciousness Of Self And Surroundingsis The Key To Transforming Mentalities And Reshaping Societies.This Translation Of Glissant'S Work Preserves The Resonating Quality Of His Prose And Makes The Richness And Ambiguities Of His Voice Accessible To Readers In English.'The Most Important Theoretician From The Caribbean Writing Today. . . . He Is Central Not Only To The Burgeoning Field Of Caribbean Studies, But Also To The Newly Flourishing Literary Scene In The French West Indies.' Judith Graves Miller, University Of Wisconsin, Madisondouard Glissant Is Distinguished Professor Of French At City University Of New York, Graduate Center. Betsy Wing'S Recent Translations Include Lucie Aubrac'S Outwitting The Gestapo (With Konrad Bieber), Didier Eribon'S Michel Foucault And Hlne Cixous'S The Book Of Promethea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Poetics of Relation'? A: 'Poetics of Relation' explores the concept of relational poetics, focusing on how Caribbean culture and identity are shaped by historical circumstances and interconnected relationships.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Poetics of Relation'? A: The author is Édouard Glissant, a renowned Martinican writer and thinker recognized for his contributions to literature and theory regarding Caribbean identity.
- Q: When was 'Poetics of Relation' published? A: 'Poetics of Relation' was published on September 29, 1997.
- Q: How many pages does 'Poetics of Relation' have? A: 'Poetics of Relation' contains 256 pages.
- Q: What is the format of 'Poetics of Relation'? A: 'Poetics of Relation' is available in a paperback format.
- Q: What are some key concepts discussed in 'Poetics of Relation'? A: Key concepts include relational poetics, identity in relation to others, the idea of créolité, and the transformative power of literature to shape culture and history.
- Q: Is 'Poetics of Relation' suitable for academic study? A: 'Poetics of Relation' is widely regarded as essential reading for those studying Caribbean literature, cultural theory, and identity politics.
- Q: What are the qualifications of the translator of 'Poetics of Relation'? A: The translator, Betsy Wing, has a background in translating significant works, including those of Lucie Aubrac and Didier Eribon, making her well-qualified to convey Glissant's prose.
- Q: Does 'Poetics of Relation' address multiculturalism? A: 'Poetics of Relation' addresses multiculturalism by discussing the importance of relationships in understanding identity, which resonates beyond the Caribbean context to global multicultural discussions.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'Poetics of Relation'? A: The title reflects Glissant's focus on the interconnectedness of identities and cultures, emphasizing that understanding comes from relationships rather than isolation.