About the Book This volume includes two long essays—the first explores the poetry of Negritude by analysing the work of several Black poets of the time; thesecond, a meditation on the poetry of renowned French author FrancisPonge (1899–1988), who, influenced by surrealism, developed his uniqueform of prose poetry. About the Author Iconic French novelist, playwright and essayist, Jean-Paul Sartre</b> (1905–1980) is widely recognized as one of the most important philosophers of the twentieth century, whose work has remained relevant and thought-provoking through the decades. The Seagull Sartre Library now presents some of his most incisive philosophical, cultural, and literary critical essays in twelve newly designed and affordable volumes.