The Companion to African Literatures

"Refreshing..." -- African Sudies Review "The entries are knowledgeable, thorough, and clearly written.... Highly recommended... " --Choice ..".an ambitious reference guide to works on African literature." - African Studies Review "This comprehensive compendium will be a handy companion for anyone working on African literatures. The entries are authoritative and up-to-date, providing reliable information on the hundreds of authors and texts that have contributed to a whole continent's literary flowering." --Bernth Lindfors A comprehensive introduction and guide to African-authored works, with over 1,000 cross-referenced entries covering classics in African writing, literary genres and movements, biographical details of authors, and wider themes linking African, Afro-Caribbean and Afro-American literatures.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253336333
• ISBN13: 9780253336330
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.3" x 9.2"