Selected Poems by Niyi Osundare

Selected Poems by Niyi Osundare

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The poems in this selection testify to Osundare's belief in "total" poetry, that is poetry enhanced by song, drum and choreography. These are poems to be read and heard, fusing vibrant lyricism with social relevance. The author has won numerous awards including the 1986 Commonwealth Poetry Prize.

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Selected Poems by Niyi Osundare

The poems in this selection testify to Osundare's belief in "total" poetry, that is poetry enhanced by song, drum and choreography. These are poems to be read and heard, fusing vibrant lyricism with social relevance. The author has won numerous awards for his poetry including the Commonwealth Poetry Prize 1986, the Cadbury Poetry Prize 1989 and in 1991 the Noma Award, Africa's most prestigious book prize. Niyi Osundare is currently Visiting Professor of African Literature at the University of New Orleans.
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ISBN 13 9780435911959
ISBN 10 0435911953
Title Selected Poems
Author Niyi Osundare
Series Heinemann African Poets S
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Heinemann International Literature & Textbooks
Year published 1992-09-21
Number of pages 128
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