Afropolitan Literature as World Literature (Paperback)

Language: English

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, New York, 2021

1501372459 / 9781501372452

Series: Book 7 of 13 - Literatures as World Literature

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Paperback. African literature has never been more visible than it is today. Whereas Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, and Ngugi wa Thiongo defined a golden generation of African writers in the 20th century, a new generation of Afropolitan writers including Chimamanda Adichie, Teju Cole, Taiye Selasi, and NoViolet Bulawayo have taken the world by storm by snatching up prestigious awards and selling millions of copies of their works. But what is the new, increasingly fashionable and marketable, Afropolitan vision of Africas place in the world that they offer? How does it differ from that of previous generations? Why do some dissent? Afropolitanism refuses to reinforce images of Africa in world media as merely poor, war-torn, diseased, and constantly falling into chaos. By complicating the image of Africa as a hapless victim, Afropolitanism focuses on the wide-ranging influence Africa has on the world. However, some have characterized this kind of writing as light, populist fare that panders to Western audiences.Afropolitan Literature as World Literature examines the controversy surrounding Afropolitan literature in light of the unprecedented circulation of culture made possible by globalization, and ultimately argues for expanding its geographic and temporal boundaries. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Title
Afropolitan Literature as World Literature (Paperback)
Author
Prof James Hodapp
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, New York
Publication year
2021
Condition
new
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
1501372459
ISBN 13
9781501372452
Series
Book 7 of 13: Literatures as World Literature

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