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Postcolonial Francophone Autobiographies: From Africa To The Antilles
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Bringing A Comparative Perspective To The Study Of Autobiography, Edgard Sankara Considers A Crosssection Of Postcolonial Francophone Writing From Africa And The Caribbean In Order To Examine And Compare For The First Time Their Transnational Reception. Sankara Not Only Compares The Ways In Which A Wide Selection Of Autobiographies Were Received Locally (As Well As In France) But Also Juxtaposes Reception By The Colonized And The Colonizer To Show How Different Meanings Were Assigned To The Works After Publication.Sankaras Geographical And Cultural Coverage Of Africa And Its Diaspora Is Rich, With Separate Chapters Devoted To The Autobiographies Of Hampt B, Valentin Mudimb, Kesso Barry, Patrick Chamoiseau, Raphal Confiant, And Maryse Cond. The Author Combines Close Reading, Reception Study, And Postcolonial Theory To Present An Insightful Survey Of The Literary Connections Among These Autobiographers As Well As A Useful Point Of Departure For Further Exploration Of The Genre Itself, Of The Role Of Reception Studies In Postcolonial Criticism, And Of The Stance That Postcolonial Francophone Writers Choose To Take Regarding Their Communities Of Origin.Modern Language Initiative
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Postcolonial Francophone Autobiographies: From Africa to the Antilles'? A: The book examines postcolonial francophone autobiographies from Africa and the Caribbean, focusing on their transnational reception and comparing local and colonial interpretations.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Edgard Sankara, who brings a comparative perspective to the study of autobiography in the context of postcolonial literature.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers a range of topics including reception studies, postcolonial theory, and the literary connections among various autobiographers from Africa and the Caribbean.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 232 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on August 3, 2011.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is in new condition.
- Q: Are there specific authors discussed in this book? A: Yes, the book discusses several authors, including Hampâté Bâ, Valentin Mudimbé, Kesso Barry, Patrick Chamoiseau, Raphaël Confiant, and Maryse Condé.
- Q: What is the significance of reception studies in this book? A: Reception studies in this book highlight how different cultural contexts influence the interpretation and meaning of autobiographical works in postcolonial literature.
- Q: Can this book serve as a resource for further exploration of autobiography? A: Yes, it provides an insightful survey and serves as a useful starting point for further exploration of autobiography and postcolonial criticism.