Asked by Projects Department on Sep 30, 2024

Which Caribbean-born author of Batouala played a crucial role in providing the budding writers of the Harlem Renaissance with an international audience?

A) Lamine Senghor
B) Maurice Satineau
C) Jessie Fauset
D) René Maran

Batouala

A novel by René Maran, notable for its critical portrayal of colonialism in Africa; it was awarded the Prix Goncourt in 1921.

Harlem Renaissance

A cultural, social, and artistic explosion centered in Harlem, New York, during the 1920s, marking a period of rich cultural growth among African Americans.

René Maran

A French writer of Guyanese descent who won the 1921 Goncourt Prize for his novel "Batouala," a pioneering work that represented a significant breakthrough in representing African culture and critiques of colonialism.

  • Absorb the elements and influence of the Harlem Renaissance on the cultural identity of African Americans.
  • Identify the challenges and victories of African American literature and arts in garnering acclaim across national and international spheres.