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“I am talking about societies drained of their essence, cultures trampled underfoot, institutions undermined, lands confiscated, religions smashed, magnificent artistic creations destroyed, extraordinary possibilities wiped out.”

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Aime Cesaire
Aime Cesaire

Aime Cesaire, born on June 26, 1913, and died on April 17, 2008, was one of the most important French poets of the 20th century, as well as a political activist and thinker. His works were deeply influenced by African and Caribbean culture, and his poetry and prose had a profound impact on postcolonial literature. more

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