African Literature: Overview

This lecture introduces the positioning of sub-Saharan francophone African literature in history, focusing on aesthetic issues, colonial literature, and the representation of black culture. It explores the works of key writers such as Leopold Sedar Senghor and Aime Cesaire, discussing themes of identity, politics, and postcolonial literature. The lecture also delves into the evolution of literary movements, the impact of European colonial rule, and the emergence of cosmopolitan voices in contemporary African literature.