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Edition 25 (1979) Winner
Lamine Diakhate
ラミーヌ・ディアカテ
Lamine Diakhate
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1928-09-16 （Saint-Louis, Senegal）
- Died
- 1987
- Nationality
- Senegalese
- Languages
- French
- Residence History
- Saint-Louis, Senegal → Dakar, Senegal → Paris, France → Katibougou (then Soudan)
Career
- Occupations
- author, poet, literary critic, diplomat, journalist, politician
- Active Years
- 1950-1987
- Affiliations
- Éditions Présence Africaine (editorial committee), Société Africaine de Culture (secretary for cultural affairs), Radiodiffusion du Sénégal (former director)
- Memberships
- Société des Gens de Lettres (France), Éditions Présence Africaine (editorial committee), Société Africaine de Culture
- Influenced By
- Aimé Césaire, Léon-Gontran Damas, Léopold Sédar Senghor, Alioune Diop
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katibougou (then Soudan) | — | — | — | — | Soudan (then) |
| University of Dakar (Senegal) | — | — | — | — | Senegal |
| Paris (France) | — | — | — | — | France |
Katibougou (then Soudan)
Country:
Soudan (then)
Mentioned as part of early/secondary education and regional study
University of Dakar (Senegal)
Country:
Senegal
Studied linguistics; obtained diplomas in Oriental Languages, Phonetics, and General Linguistics
Paris (France)
Country:
France
Had studies in Paris; obtained multiple diplomas related to linguistics
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Prix Edgar Poe | — | — | Maison de la Poésie (Paris) | 受賞 |
| 1979 | Grand Prix Littéraire de l'Afrique Noire | Chalys d'Harlem | — | Les Nouvelles Éditions Africaines / related organizations | 受賞 |
| 1976 | Elected member of the Société des Gens de Lettres | — | — | Société des Gens de Lettres (France) | 選出 |
Prix Edgar Poe
1971
Organization:
Maison de la Poésie (Paris)
Result:
受賞
Grand Prix Littéraire de l'Afrique Noire
1979
Work:
Chalys d'Harlem
Organization:
Les Nouvelles Éditions Africaines / related organizations
Result:
受賞
Elected member of the Société des Gens de Lettres
1976
Organization:
Société des Gens de Lettres (France)
Result:
選出
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
La joie d'un Continent
1954 PoetryA collection of poems celebrating the African continent, reflecting the spirit of Négritude.
Négritudecontinental pridecultural reclamation
Primordiale du Sixième Jour
1963 PoetryA poetic exploration of existence and origins, thematically returning to language and tradition.
memoryoriginslanguage
Temps de Mémoire
1967 PoetryA poetry collection delving into personal and communal memory, attempting to bridge past and present.
memoryhistorycommunity
Prisonnier du Regard
1975 NovelA novel about gaze and subjectivity, depicting the intersection of an individual's interior life and societal scrutiny.
subjectivitysurveillanceindividual vs society
Nigérianes
1974 PoetryA poetry collection themed on Nigerian and West African women, portraying regional identity and solidarity.
genderregional identitysolidarity
Chalys d'Harlem
1978 NovelA novel set against diaspora and urban life; awarded the Grand Prix Littéraire de l'Afrique Noire in 1979.
diasporaurban lifeidentity
Terres Médianes
1984 PoetryA collection of mature poems exploring liminality and the sense of boundaries.
boundariesmaturityidentity
Le Sahélien de Lagos
1984 NovelA story set between the Sahel and the city of Lagos, focusing on movement and cultural encounters.
migrationcultural contacturbanization
Bibliography
- La joie d'un Continent (1954)
- Primordiale du Sixième Jour (1963)
- Temps de Mémoire (1967)
- Prisonnier du Regard (1968/1975)
- Nigérianes (1974)
- Chalys d'Harlem (1978)
- Terres Médianes (1984)
- Le Sahélien de Lagos (1984)
- Lecture libre de 'Lettres d'Hivernage' et d' 'Hosties Noires' (1976)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Lyric and assertive poetic expression rooted in the Négritude traditionClear critical prose informed by linguistic interests
- Recurring Motifs
- memoryidentitydiasporaurban vs rural contrastcultural heritage
Legacy
Lamine Diakhate was a leading poet and critic of the Négritude movement who contributed to the international recognition of African literature through his poetry, criticism, cultural policy work, and diplomacy. As an editor and cultural organizer he significantly influenced literary exchange between Senegal and Francophone Africa.
Academic Societies
- Société des Gens de Lettres (member)
- Société Africaine de Culture (secretary for cultural affairs)
Trivia
- Served on the editorial committee of Éditions Présence Africaine.
- Served as chief of the presidential cabinet to Léopold Sédar Senghor and held posts such as Minister of Information.
- Served as ambassador to Nigeria and Morocco and held a representative role at UNESCO.
- Awarded the Grand Prix Littéraire de l'Afrique Noire in 1979 for Chalys d'Harlem.