Maryse Condé and Caribbean Crossings | Richard Hoggart Building, Room 137A, Goldsmiths University of London

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Join us on May 10, 2024, at the Richard Hoggart Building, Room 137A, Goldsmiths University of London, for the exciting event, Maryse Condé and Caribbean Crossings. This celebration, organized by the Centre for Comparative Literature and the Centre for Caribbean and Diaspora Studies, aims to explore the captivating work of Maryse Condé in the Caribbean context. As the most celebrated author from Guadeloupe and one of the greatest writers in the French-speaking world, Maryse Condé's novels, plays, short stories, children's books, memoirs, and essays have made a profound impact on Caribbean literature, theatre, and thought. This conference will delve into the various ways in which Condé's work showcases crossings, not only in terms of geography but also through intersecting themes and ideas. From migration and exile to ancestral spirits and the fluidity of identities, Condé's writing traverses multiple boundaries. The conference will also pay homage to Condé's extraordinary oeuvre, highlighting its interconnections with Caribbean literature and its influence on artistic and activist movements like négritude, antillanité, and créolité. The event will kick off with a round table discussion on May 9, 2024, at the Institut français du Royaume-Uni. For more information about the program, abstracts, and speakers' biographies, please visit the conference webpage. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with the work of Maryse Condé and explore the rich tapestry of Caribbean literature. Attendance is free, so mark your calendars for this enlightening and thought-provoking event.