African Literature As Political Philosophy

Klappentext This book looks in particular at Achebe's "Anthills of the Savannah" and "Petals of Blood" by Ngugi wa Thiong'o, but situates these within the broader context of developments in African literature over the past half-century, discussing writers from Ayi Kwei Armah to Wole Soyinka. M.S.C. Okolo provides a thorough analysis of the authors' differing approaches and how these emerge from the literature. Okolo argues that these authors have been profoundly affected by the political situation of Africa, but have also helped to create a new African political philosophy. Zusammenfassung Arguing that authors like Chinua Achebe! Ngugi wa Thiongo and others have helped to create a distinct African political philosophy.

Product details

• Authors: M. S. C. Okolo, M.s.c. Okolo, Mary Stella Chika Okolo
• Publisher: Zed Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2007
• EAN: 9781842778951
• ISBN: 978-1-84277-895-1
• No. of pages: 176
• Series: Africa in the New Millennium; Africa in the New Millennium
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education