Literary Collections - African

Ngugi describes this book as 'a summary of some of the issues in which I have been passionately involved for the last twenty years of my practice in fiction, theatre, criticism and in teaching of literature. North America: Heinemann; Kenya: EAEPAuthor: Ngugi Wa Thiong'oPublisher:...

The first novel written in the Yoruba language and one of the first to be written in any African language.Author: D. O. FagunwaPublisher: City Lights BooksPublished: 09/24/2013Pages: 153Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.20w x 0.60dISBN: 9780872866300Review Citation(s): Publishers Weekly 08/26/2013About the AuthorAbout D.O....

The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural awakening among African Americans between the two world wars. It was the cultural phase of the "New Negro" movement, a social and political phenomenon that promoted a proud racial identity, economic independence, and progressive politics. In this Very...

Combining vivid storytelling, astonishing imagination and careful research, this is the ultimate collection of African folklore, with 50 entertaining tales and commentary from noted folklorist Helen Nde, presented in a beautiful, foiled gift package. From creation myths and foundation legends to fascinating stories of...

Winner of the 2023-24 Poetic Justice Institute Editors Prize for a BIPOC WriterISELE MAGAZINE EDITOR'S CHOICE: 25 MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2025 THE MODACULTURE 10 ANTICIPATED AFRICAN BOOKS OF 2025 OPEN COUNTRY MAGAZINE ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2025 In this unflinching debut collection, Adedayo Agarau...

One of the world's greatest revolutionary leaders, Amílcar Cabral's long and arduous campaign for the liberation of Portuguese-dominated Africa is explored in this vivid compilation of his most influential speeches and writings. Unity and Struggle is the compelling account of Amílcar Cabral's fight against...

We Be Walkin' Blackly in the Deep, is a chapbook collection that begins the long journey of exploring all who sing blackly beneath the Atlantic Ocean. This chapbook collection begins to unearth and restore color to the white-washed notions about the dark and terrifying...