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Milestones in African Literature offers an accessible guide to ten key moments in African literature. It traces literature in Africa through forms and genres, as well as social and political changes.

Toyin Falola embraces the richness of African literature, and considers the oral tradition, pre-colonial literature, apartheid, print media and digital literature, postcolonialism, and migration literature. He explores the realities of African people by drawing from and highlighting peoples' convictions, spirituality, and pasts. The book reveals African literature's capacity to convey cultural, social, and political messages through storytelling, while depicting the social structures and cultural norms that shape these experiences through the examination of perspectives and literary works of African authors.

Milestones in African Literature is the ideal resource for undergraduate and graduate students interested in African literatures. It will also be invaluabl

Milestones in African Literature

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    A Paperback by Toyin Falola

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis
      Imprint Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Published 1/31/2024
      ISBN-13 9781032513294
      978-1032513294
      ISBN-10 1032513292
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      ELT & Literary Studies Literary studies: postcolonial literature

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Milestones in African Literature offers an accessible guide to ten key moments in African literature. It traces literature in Africa through forms and genres, as well as social and political changes.

      Toyin Falola embraces the richness of African literature, and considers the oral tradition, pre-colonial literature, apartheid, print media and digital literature, postcolonialism, and migration literature. He explores the realities of African people by drawing from and highlighting peoples' convictions, spirituality, and pasts. The book reveals African literature's capacity to convey cultural, social, and political messages through storytelling, while depicting the social structures and cultural norms that shape these experiences through the examination of perspectives and literary works of African authors.

      Milestones in African Literature is the ideal resource for undergraduate and graduate students interested in African literatures. It will also be invaluabl

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