On the Question of Negritude: Nimrod, Senghor, and Césaire
Reading Group followed by book launch reception
Fri Dec 7 // 4-6:30pm // Institute for the Humanities, Osterman Common Room
Introducing, discussing, and launching Nimrod: Selected Writings, recently published by the University of Michigan press. Nimrod is a Chadian philosopher, poet, novelist, and essayist, and one of the most dynamic and vital voices in contemporary African literature and thought. We read extracts from the book along with Fanon’s essay “The Negro and Language”. All readings can be found here. Joining us are Prof. Frieda Ekotto (Comparative Literature and DASS) and Sahin Acikgoz (Comparative Literature).
- 4-5:30pm: Professor Frieda Ekotto will introduce Nimrod and the book, and begin our discussion of the book and the other suggested readings.
- 5:30-6:30 pm: reception with refreshments.
Please RSVP here. The first 8 graduate students who confirm their attendance can receive a free copy of the book at the event.