Encyclopedia of African Literature by Simon Gikandi

Encyclopedia of African Literature by Simon Gikandi

The most comprehensive reference work on African literature to date, this book covers all the key historical and cultural issues in the field. The Encyclopedia contains over 600 entries covering criticism and theory, African literature's development as a field of scholarship, and studies of established and lesser-known writers and their texts. While the greatest proportion of literary work in Africa has been a product of the twentieth century, the Encyclopedia also covers the literature back to the earliest eras of story-telling and oral transmission, making this a unique and valuable resource for those studying social sciences as well as humanities. This work includes cross-references, suggestions for further reading, and a comprehensive index.

"Provides information on the African literary community not previously available in the USRecommended for academic and large public libraries." - Library Journal

'A new and original contribution to the cultures of the African continent...A valuable reference tool.' - Reference Reviews

'A new and original contribution to the cultures of the African continent ... A valuable reference tool.'-Reference Reviews

Princeton University, USA

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ISBN 13	9780415549622
ISBN 10	0415549620
Title	Encyclopedia of African Literature
Author	Simon Gikandi
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2009-05-28
Number of pages	648
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