douard Glissant (1928-2011) was a leading voice in debates
centering on the postcolonial condition and on the present and
future of globalization. Prolific as both a theorist and a literary
author, Glissant started his career as a contemporary of Frantz
Fanon in the early days of Francophone postcolonial thought. In the
latter part of his career Glissant's vision pushed beyond the
boundaries of postcolonialism to encompass the contemporary
phenomenon of globalisation. Glissant is widely recognized as one
of the most influential figures in Caribbean thought and cultural
commentary, and Francophone literature.
Patrick Chamoiseau was born in Fort-de-France, Martinique. After
studying law at universities in Martinique and Paris, he became a
social worker. Although he is principally known for his novels,
Chamoiseau has ranged broadly into other genres. He has written
autobiographical narratives, assembled a collection of folktales,
and been at the forefront of the theoretical debates surrounding
creolite, or creoleness. He has also written for the theater,
contributed to discussions on contemporary Martinican and Caribbean
politics, and collaborated on several photographic essays. A
significant number of his fiction and nonfiction works have been
translated into other languages.
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