The French Critical Reception of African-American Literature: From the Beginnings to 1970 An Annotated Bibliography

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The first real reviewing of African-American literature in France began in 1844, when audiences welcomed the romantic dramas of Victor Sejour. With the passing of time, African-American works have become increasingly known in France, where they are now translated almost as soon as they come out in the United States. This bibliography charts the French critical response to African-American literature from the 19th century to 1970. The bulk of the items selected were published between 1900 and 1970, and all were printed in French. The selection has been limited to responses to the works of creative writers, along with some important and influential autobiographical writings. Entries are arranged in chronological sections, and then alphabetically within each section. Annotations summarize the critical views expressed in the work cited. As a whole, the bibliography is a valuable guide to changing French critical attitudes toward African-American literature and is an index to the growing popularity of African-American literature in France.

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Fabre's bibliography contains valuable information for college libraries and will be especially useful for colleges with majors in French or African American studies...For scholars in either discipline, Fabre's work, the result of two decades of searching through newspaper and magazine indexes, will help locate much of France's response to African American literature. Academic readers, all levels.-Choice
This fine example of Michel Fabre's extensive scholarship shows that annotated bibliographies are quite useful....Given the growing importance of African-American literature throughout the world, this book will be appreciated by scholars at all levels of inquiry. It will be of particular value to researchers interested in assessing the international resonance and intercultural heritage of black American Writing.-Research in African Literatures
This is a helpful reference work for students and scholars interested in learning about how African-American writes have been viewed outside the country of their orgin. ... this reference work is an indispensable guide for readers in vloved and interested in African-American literary and cultural studies.-ARBA
"Fabre's bibliography contains valuable information for college libraries and will be especially useful for colleges with majors in French or African American studies...For scholars in either discipline, Fabre's work, the result of two decades of searching through newspaper and magazine indexes, will help locate much of France's response to African American literature. Academic readers, all levels."-Choice
"This is a helpful reference work for students and scholars interested in learning about how African-American writes have been viewed outside the country of their orgin. ... this reference work is an indispensable guide for readers in vloved and interested in African-American literary and cultural studies."-ARBA
"This fine example of Michel Fabre's extensive scholarship shows that annotated bibliographies are quite useful....Given the growing importance of African-American literature throughout the world, this book will be appreciated by scholars at all levels of inquiry. It will be of particular value to researchers interested in assessing the international resonance and intercultural heritage of black American Writing."-Research in African Literatures

Author Bio

MICHEL FABRE is a Professor at the Research Center in African-American Studies at the University of Paris III. His many publications include Chester Himes: An Annotated Primary and Secondary Bibliography (Greenwood, 1992).