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African Voices - Poetry & Tales
Foreword by Wanjiru Koinange
African poetry is unique in its complexity, both because of its linguistic diversity and the devastating impact of colonialism and slavery. From the traditional oral poets to the vast outpouring of writing generated throughout the Atlantic slave trade, beautifully lyrical and haunting works are reproduced here to create a wide picture of African culture. The collection includes a mix of poetry –humorous, celebratory, thoughtful and angry – and above all is a look at the history of Africa through the voices of those who lived through it.
African poetry is unique in its complexity, both because of its linguistic diversity and the devastating impact of colonialism and slavery. From the traditional oral poets to the vast outpouring of writing generated throughout the Atlantic slave trade, beautifully lyrical and haunting works are reproduced here to create a wide picture of African culture. The collection includes a mix of poetry –humorous, celebratory, thoughtful and angry – and above all is a look at the history of Africa through the voices of those who lived through it.
- GenresPoetry
160 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2019
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December 9, 2023
3.8 bc some of the contemporary poetry wasnt really my cup of tea. Nevertheless, the first chapter was my favorite one and i really appreciated getting to know the beautiful work of authors like Tina Abena Oforiwa, Mariska Taylor-Darko and Sandra A.Mushi, who were the ones that stood out more for me. (also loved that they had tiny biographies of each writer at the end of the book!!)
January 2, 2023
solid 4.5. some of the best poems i’ve read were in this!
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