Literature: Who is Léopold Sédar Senghor?
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🖋 The Musée du Quai Branly in Paris has just unveiled its new exhibition: "Léopold Sédar Senghor and the arts" (until Nov 19, 2023). This major figure in literature and politics lived both in Senegal and in France throughout the entire 20th century. He spent time with other giants such as Aimé Césaire, Georges Pompidou, Pablo Picasso and many others, constantly advocating for the coming together of all cultures. Let's explore his work and legacy in this week's conversations: https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com Related episode: Les Jeux de la Francophonie (https://youtu.be/oA_d0CXkl3Y) 🔗 Expo au Quai Branly - Paris: https://quaibranly.fr/fr/expositions-evenements/au-musee/expositions/details-de-levenement/e/senghor-et-les-arts 🎬 INA.fr "Poète et président : Léopold Sédar Senghor": https://youtu.be/V7NVTIVOERA 🎙 "Léopold Sédar Senghor, humaniste et universel" sur France Culture: https://www.radiofrance.fr/franceculture/podcasts/le-cours-de-l-histoire/leopold-sedar-senghor-humaniste-et-universel-2322072 🎵 Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6i4JjGSsId4CCCVkJuwLHa?si=K0d8KhxkSqqAPq8_kw5XqQ ☝️ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider: - supporting on https://www.patreon.com/frenchconversationgroup or https://anchor.fm/frenchconversationgroup - subscribe and share 🇫🇷 French Conversation Group meets weekly in Los Angeles, New York or online. It's meant for non native speakers (beginners, intermediate, advanced) to practice their French and have fun. You're more than welcome to join! Check out this link for more info: https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frenchconversationgroup/support
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