African Literature
African literature is literature from Africa, either oral
("orature") or written in African and Afro-Asiatic
languages. As George Joseph notes in his chapter on African Literature in
Understanding Contemporary Africa , whereas European views of
literature stressed a separation of art and content, African awareness is
inclusive and "literature" can also simply mean an artistic use of words
for the sake of art alone.
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Nigerian Literature
I can roughly define Nigerian Literature as the literary writing y
citizens of my nation Nigeria, for Nigerian reader, addressing Nigeria
issues. I am drawn to books like this as everyday issues are addressed. A very great way to kickstart your Journey with Nigerian Literature is by reading 'THE BIG THREE' by Chimamanda Adichie.
I
remember the first time i read Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda. The
central character is Kambili Achike, aged fifteen for much of the period
covered by the book, a member of a wealthy family in Enugu State,
dominated by her devoutly Catholic father, Eugene. Eugene is both a
religious zealot and a violent figure in the Achike household, subjecting
his wife Beatrice, Kambili herself, and her brother Jaja to beatings and
psychological cruelty. I was in my early teenage years, and the book gave
me 'a big sister'. Kambili, despite everything she went through in a way
was teaching things to do and to not do as i progressed in my years.
Another favorite being Americanah by Chimamanda made me fall in
love with the character obinze, i wanted to receive the love he gave
Ifemelu.
Books are my escape from reality. I enter a world i never want to come out
from. Nigerian literature gives me knowledge about my people even as i am
in a new world.
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