Certeza Explained
Certeza (Portuguese for certainty) was a Cape Verdean literary review established in Praia in 1944. Although the paper was less notoriety than its predecessor Claridade founded in 1936, nevertheless, it was a milestone in Cape Verdean literature.
Its director was Eduino Brito Silva, its editor in chief was Joaquim Ribeiro. Its first issue was published in March 1944.[1] It notably featured Acêrca da Mulher, a reflection on the status of women by Orlanda Amarílis. The second edition was published in June 1944.[2] The review was banned by the censor,[3] the third edition was published in January 1945,[4] the text featured Henrique Teixeira de Sousa's "Homens de hoje" ("Men today").
Other writers include Manuel Ferreira.
Further reading
- Albert S. Gérard, European-language Writing in Sub-Saharan Africa, Akadémiai Kiadó, Budapest, 1986, vol. 1
Notes and References
- Web site: Numbered version of the first edition of Certeza. Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde. pt. dead. https://archive.today/20120707072144/http://bdigital.unipiaget.cv:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/204. 2012-07-07.
- Web site: Numbered version of the second edition of Certeza. Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde. pt.
- [Eugénio Tavares|Eugene Tavares]
- Web site: Biblioteca digital da UniPiaget: Identificador inválido . 3rd. Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde. pt. dead. https://archive.today/20120722163333/http://bdigital.unipiaget.cv:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/206. 2012-07-22.
