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The Anchor Book of Modern African Stories

Edited by Nadezda Obradovic

Edited by Nadezda Obradovic

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Dec 03, 2002 | ISBN 9780385722407

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About The Anchor Book of Modern African Stories

The Anchor Book of Modern African Stories showcases the most innovative writing to arise from the continent. From internationally recognized authors such as Nigeria’s Ben Okri, to newcomer Leila Aboulela from Sudan, together the contributors offer compelling testimonies of life in the midst of historic upheaval. Rich, dense, and topical, this collection is an indispensable guide to the emerging canon of contemporary African fiction.

Contributors: Tayeb Salih, Henri Lopès, Luis Bernardo Honwana, Njabulo S. Ndebele, Olympe Bhely-Quenum, Sindiwe Magona, Charles Mungoshi, William (Bloke) Modisane, William Saidi, Abdulrazak Gurnah, Tololwa Marti Mollel, Nnadzie F. Inyama, Sembne Ousmane, Mohammed Berrada, Ali Deb, Mohamed Moulessehoul, I.N.C. Aniebo, Dambudzo Marechera, Ken Lipenga, Ibrahim Abdel Megid, Ndeley Mokoso, Ken Saro-Wiwa, Alifa Rifaat, Leila Aboulela, Milly Jafta, Ben Okri, Funso Aiyejina, Farida Karodia, Salwa Bakr, Gaele Sobott-Mogwe, Makuchi, Hama Tuma, Ossie O. Enekwe, Adewale Maja-Pearce.

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Category: Literary Fiction | Literary Criticism

Paperback | $25.00
Published by Anchor
Dec 03, 2002 | 400 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | ISBN 9780385722407

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“Compact tales of present-day realities, joys and hardships across the continent…. In this literary score the elegance of African literature is yours to behold.” –Quarterly Black Review

“An outstanding assemblage. . . . Required reading for anyone who studies African culture and the human condition.” –Library Journal

 “Fascinating and illuminating.” –Publishers Weekly

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