Senghor’s poetry revealed through archives and research

The CNRS published a collection called “Dans l'atelier de…” (“In the workshop of…”) which examines the literary work of major writers, and recently focused on Léopold Sédar Senghor, a prominent francophone poet from Senegal.

Researcher Claire Riffard explored Senghor’s archives and manuscripts to reveal the origins and unique qualities of his poetry. The book presents five themes from Senghor’s work, offering insight into a poet now considered a classic of African literature.