Rethinking Eastern African Literary and Intellectual Landscapes

Rethinking Eastern African Literary and Intellectual Landscapes
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Publisher : Africa Research and Publications
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ISBN-10 : 1592218865
ISBN-13 : 9781592218868
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Download or read book Rethinking Eastern African Literary and Intellectual Landscapes written by James Ogude and published by Africa Research and Publications. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together diverse voices, genres and intellectual trajectories, Gikandi and Schirmer attempt to reflect on the state of production of, and engagement with, Eastern African literary cultures. The book revisits established intellectual debates and canonical texts. It also offers a powerful engagement with popular arts and performance, particularly in the manner in which genres such as drama, music and new media offer important insights into everyday life in the region.


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