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OverviewOriginally published in 1980, this book introduces the student to twelve of the most exciting and significant African authors of the 20th Century, whose work represents Anglophone and Francophone writing (with translation) drawn from West, East and Southern Africa. Twelve African Writers was a revised, updated and extended edition of the pioneering Seven African Writers which did so much to make students aware of African literature. The book also contains an extensive bibliography of the works not just of the selected writers, but other important African authors and recommendations of further critical works. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gerald MoorePublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.771kg ISBN: 9781032755434ISBN 10: 1032755431 Pages: 326 Publication Date: 01 April 2024 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsOriginal Reviews of Twelve African Writers: ‘…this book is a major contribution not only to the evaluation of the work of the individual writers but also towards the assessment of African literature generally.’ Africa Journals. ‘It is impossible to read this book and not to be impressed by the richness and complexity of African literature.’ British Book News. Author InformationGerald Moore was a scholar of anglophone and francophone literature written by Africans. He spent many years teaching in Africa and Hong kong. At the University of Sussex he pioneered the study of developing world literatures as part of an integrated undergraduate programme. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |