Resolutely Black

Conversations with Francoise Verges

Aimé Césaire, Matthew Smith

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English

Polity Press
22 November 2019

Literature: history & criticism

Series: Critical South

Aimé Césaire’s work is foundational for decolonial and postcolonial thought. His Discourse on Colonialism, first published in 1955, influenced generations of scholars and activists at the forefront of liberation struggles in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean and it remains a classic of anticolonial thought.

This unique volume takes the form of a series of interviews with Césaire that were conducted by Françoise Vergès in 2004, shortly before his death. Césaire’s responses to Vergès’ questions cover a wide range of topics, including the origins of his political activism, the legacies of slavery and colonialism, the question of reparation for slavery and the problems of marrying literature to politics. The book includes a substantial postface by Vergès in which she situates Césaire’s work in its intellectual and political context.

This timely book brings Césaire back into the present-day conversation on race, slavery and the legacy of colonialism. His penetrating insights on these matters should appeal to scholars and students throughout the humanities and social sciences as well as to the general public.

By: Aimé Césaire
Translated by: Matthew Smith
Imprint: Polity Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 211mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9781509537143
ISBN 10: 1509537147
Series: Critical South
Pages: 150
Publication Date: 22 November 2019
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Note on the translation Preface by Françoise Vergès Interviews Postface by Françoise Vergès Works by Aimé Césaire Notes

Aimé Césaire (1913-2008) was born in Basse-Pointe, Martinique, and was an anticolonial theorist, activist, writer and poet. Françoise Vergès has held the Global South(s) Professorship at the Maison des sciences de l’homme, Paris.

Reviews for Resolutely Black: Conversations with Francoise Verges

Whether it be his poetry, plays, essays, or speeches, Aime Cesaire's writing has remained a canonical essential for over 50 years, but only with the arrival of Resolutely Black can we now enjoy the kinds of detailed insights and commentary worthy of his stature. The interviews with Francoise Verges further underscore the unnerving prescience of Cesaire when it comes to racial politics while also providing much-needed context, depth and texture. A 'must' for all students and scholars who study power, diaspora, culture, identity and belonging in the modern world. Michelle Wright, Emory University