Beyond human-centredness: An ocean-centred reading of Celles qui attendent (Fatou Diome), Le pagne léger and Patera (Aïssatou Diamanka-Besland)
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- en This paper engages in an ocean-centred reading of the novels Le pagne léger and Patera by Aïssatou Diamanka-Besland and Celles qui attendent by Fatou Diome. I show how the liminal space of the coast enables the characters to think and imagine beyond restrictions on land, but also to overcome notions of the ocean as either an adversary or a source of income. In the novels, the acknowledgment of the powerful presence of the ocean opens new paths to navigate towards self-determination and rebirth. The novels can inspire us, as readers and researchers, to acknowledge the powerful presence of the ocean in our academic work. I argue that Fatou Diome and Aïssatou Diamanka‐Besland propose to navigate with the ocean, an ally and agent in drafting a ‘blue’ ecocritcism.
- fr Cet article propose une lecture centrée sur l'océan des romans Le pagne léger et Patera d'Aïssatou Diamanka-Besland et Celles qui attendent de Fatou Diome. Je montre comment l'espace liminal de la côte permet aux personnages de penser et d'imaginer au-delà des restrictions terrestres, mais aussi de dépasser les notions d'océan comme adversaire ou source de revenus. Dans les romans, la reconnaissance de la puissante présence de l'océan ouvre de nouvelles voies vers l'autodétermination et la renaissance. Les romans peuvent nous inspirer, en tant que lecteurs et chercheurs, à reconnaître la présence puissante de l'océan dans nos travaux universitaires. Je soutiens que Fatou Diome et Aïssatou Diamanka-Besland proposent de naviguer avec l'océan, un allié et un agent dans l'élaboration d'un écocritcisme "bleu".
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- Rohmer, Monika Christine
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- Bayreuth
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- Beyond human-centredness: An ocean-centred reading of Celles qui attendent (Fatou Diome), Le pagne léger and Patera (Aïssatou Diamanka-Besland)
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- Working paper
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- English
- Publisher
- Institute of African Studies
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- volume
- 14
- Date
- 2023
- Number in series
- 43
- pages
- VII, 16
- Number of pages
- 16
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- 43 University of Bayreuth African Studies WORKING PAPERS works! 14 Beyond human-centredness An ocean-centred reading of Celles qui attendent (Fatou Diome), Le pagne léger and Patera (Aïssatou Diamanka-Besland) Monika Christine Rohmer, 2023 University of Bayreuth African Studies Working Papers (XLIII) 43 University of Bayreuth African Studies WORKING PAPERS Beyond human-centredness An ocean-centred reading of Celles qui attendent (Fatou Diome), Le pagne léger and Patera (Aïssatou Diamanka-Besland) CC-BY 4.0 Monika Christine Rohmer, 2023 ii Beyond human-centredness University of Bayreuth African Studies Working Papers (XLIII) Institute of African Studies (IAS) The University of Bayreuth African Studies Working Papers are published by the Institute of African Studies (IAS) in Bayreuth, Germany. The IAS promotes African Studies at the University of Bayreuth by supporting scholars from a wide range of academic disciplines from almost all faculties. It facilitates cooperation between researchers and institutions engaged in Africa-related projects, as well as teaching, both on campus and around the world. The IAS consists of three central bodies: the Iwalewahaus, the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence, and the Africa Research Center (Forschungszentrum Afrika), which is currently under construction. The Working Papers give scholars the space to present empirical studies, theoretical reflections, and report preliminary findings, ongoing projects, and current research. The Working Papers usually reflect works-in-progress and invite discussion and feedback. Submitted papers are subject to internal review at the University of Bayreuth. Contributions may be submitted to the editor-in-chief: Dr. Jane Ayeko-Kümmeth (IAS@uni-bayreuth.de) The University of Bayreuth African Studies Working Papers feature on the EPub document server at the university library: 2005 - 2018 https://epub.uni-bayreuth.de/view/series/Bayreuth_African_Studies_Working_Papers.html 2018 -… Read the full text about 7,719 words
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