Poems of Léopold Sédar Senghor

Born in French West Africa, Leopold Senghor became the first Black member ever inducted into the French Academy. In 1960, he was unanimously elected the first president of Senegal and then re-elected four times. As a poet, he represented the literary and artistic expression of the black African experience. Four of Senghor's poems appear in this edition, in the original French and in English translation. The lush, exotic diction of Senghor's poetry finds its ideal complement in the vibrant paintings of Lois Mailou Jones, one of America's most celebrated Black artists. M. Senghor and Ms. Jones were personally acquainted and mutual admirers of one another's art.
Five silkscreen prints by Lois Mailou Jones.
Edition limited to 300 numbered copies.
Each signed by Leopold Sedar Senghor and Lois Mailou Jones.
The paintings of Lois Mailou Jones have been beautifully turned into multi-colored, silkscreen prints and the text was handset in English Monotype Bodoni. The book is bound in purple linen and set into hinged and lined box covered in black linen.
One Volume, 17-1/4 x 22-1/4 inches.

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