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 criti
Why did the novel take such a long time to emerge in the colonial world? And, what cultural work did it come to perform in societies where subjects were not free and modes of social organization diver
A useful starting point.... It is the breadth of the coverage that makes the Encyclopedia of African Literature stand out. Booklist/RBB [A] comprehensive work for general readers.... Highly recommend
This collection of essays reflects on the life and work of Ngugi wa Thiong'o, who celebrated his 80th birthday in 2018. Drawing from a wide range of contributors, including writers, critics, publisher
Wonderfully-crafted and provocatively-titled essays engage genres of oral and written literature and film. Helen Nabasuta Mugambi and Tuzyline Jita Allan combine their formidable experience in resear