First published in 1977, this is an eminently readable introduction
to contemporary literature in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa.
The author examines work in verse, prose and drama, and discusses
vernacular language problems, the role of oral literature and
tradition and the varied responses to the struggle for freedom and
its achievement. He argues that African literature is achieving its
own inner dynamic, revealing a rapid spread of influences from one
side of the continent to the other and a decrease in influences
from the Western world. Part of his argument is based on a
discussion of authors not yet known outside East and Central
Africa, but whose works shows signs of great promise and
originality. Dr Roscoe has close personal knowledge of many of the
authors he discusses, as he has worked in East and Central African
universities throughout the period of the literary awakening he
discusses.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
