Poetry of struggle and liberation in Portuguese-speaking Africa: the case of Noémia de Sousa, José Craveirinha and Agostinho Neto Cover Image

La poésie de combat et de libération en Afrique lusophone : le cas de Noémia de Sousa, José Craveirinha et Agostinho Neto
Poetry of struggle and liberation in Portuguese-speaking Africa: the case of Noémia de Sousa, José Craveirinha and Agostinho Neto

Author(s): Alexandre Coly, Eugène Tavares
Subject(s): Studies of Literature, Theory of Literature
Published by: UNIVERSITATEA »ȘTEFAN CEL MARE« SUCEAVA
Keywords: poetry; colonization; Lusophone Africa; liberation;

Summary/Abstract: If there is a poetry that has marked the spirits in the Luso-African space, it is that of Noémia de Sousa (Sangue negro), José Craveirinha (Xigubo, Karingana ua Karingana) and Agostinho Neto (Sagrada esperança). Indeed, these poets have made a decisive contribution to the process of awakening the consciences of the Lusophone colonies in Africa and consolidating their aspiration to freedom. In addition, they participated, through their pen, in the radical challenge to the established colonial order and paved a path for the liberation of Angola and Mozambique. The purpose of this article is to try to understand the commitment of these intellectuals who have become, through poetry, both the flag bearers of their country and freedom fighters.

  • Issue Year: 14/2019
  • Issue No: 27
  • Page Range: 21-27
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: French
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