Visions of Womanhood in Contemporary African Literature (Hardcover)

Through an analysis of historical and contemporary literature, Visions of Womanhood in Contemporary African Literature argues that African women were not relegated to the background in African society until after colonization. Blessing Diala-Ogamba analyzes the history of women's roles in African society through oral stories and biographies to show how colonialization worked to oppress women in Africa and explores the ways contemporary African literature confronts and works to overcome its colonial past. Using works by authors such as Akachi Adimora Ezeigbo, Lilian Masitera, Nawal El Sadaawi, Lauretta Ncgobo, Sembene Ousmane, and many others, Diala-Ogamba reveals the consistent progression of women and their roles in African novels and society.

General

Imprint:	Lexington Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2021
Authors:	Blessing Diala-Ogamba
Foreword by:	Chioma Carol Opara
Dimensions:	231 x 158 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	186
ISBN-13:	978-1-79364-438-1
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General
LSN:	1-79364-438-1
Barcode:	9781793644381

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