The Anchor Book of Modern African Stories - 2nd Edition by Nadezda Obradovic (Paperback)
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Highlights
- The Anchor Book of Modern African Stories showcases the most innovative writing to arise from the continent.
- Author(s): Nadezda Obradovic
- 400 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Anthologies (multiple authors)
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About the Book
Thirty-four powerful stories that inform, entertain, and illuminate from the best emerging and award-winning African writers working today, including nine new stories that detail struggles with the legacy of colonialism, countries torn apart by civil war, and the growing AIDS epidemic.Book Synopsis
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.Review Quotes
"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
Dimensions (Overall): 7.81 Inches (H) x 5.28 Inches (W) x .89 Inches (D)
Weight: .92 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 400
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Anthologies (multiple authors)
Publisher: Anchor Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Nadezda Obradovic
Language: English
Street Date: December 3, 2002
TCIN: 92437814
UPC: 9780385722407
Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-7112
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.89 inches length x 5.28 inches width x 7.81 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.92 pounds
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