Student Encyclopedia of African Literature

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Douglas Killam, Alicia L. Kerfoot

Book Code: GR3580

ISBN: 0-313-33580-X

ISBN-13: 978-0-313-33580-8

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368 pages, n/a

Greenwood Press

Publication: 12/30/2007

List Price: $85.00 (UK Sterling Price: £47.95)

Availability: In Stock

Media Type: Hardcover

Also Available: Ebook

Trim Size: 7 x 10

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Reviews:

This is a useful resource, especially for libraries serving undergraduates or the general public.
—Booklist June 1 & 15, 2008
This encyclopedia will make accessible a whole range of literature about which there has previously been limited information....a welcome contribution to reference collections.
—School Library Journal April 2008
College-level libraries strong in African literary studies will welcome the introductory Student Encyclopedia of African Literature....Bibliographic references for further reading enhance discussions and make for an excellent reference introduction perfect for curriculums including African literary studies.
—Midwest Book Review/California Bookwatch March 2008

Description: Africa is a land of contrasts and of diverse cultures and traditions. It is also a land of conflict and creativity. The literature of the continent draws upon a fascinating body of oral traditions and lore and also reflects the political turmoil of the modern world. With the increased interest in cultural diversity and the growing centrality of Africa in world politics, African literature is figuring more and more prominently in the curriculum. This book helps students learn about the African literary achievement. Written expressly for students, this book is far more accessible than other reference works on the subject. Included are nearly 600 alphabetically arranged entries on authors, such as Chinua Achebe, Athol Fugard, Buchi Emecheta, Nadine Gordimer, and Wole Soyinka; major works, such as Things Fall Apart and Petals of Blood; and individual genres, such as the novel, drama, and poetry. Many entries cite works for further reading, and the volume closes with a selected, general bibliography.

PDF Catalogs:
Greenwood Spring Reference 2008.pdf	Greenwood Literature Spring 2008.pdf
Greenwood Multicultural Spring 2008.pdf	Greenwood School and Public Library Reference Spring 2008.pdf


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