How Long to Read Postcolonial African Writers

How Long Does it Take to Read Postcolonial African Writers?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 35 minutes to read Postcolonial African Writers by Siga Fatima Jagne

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Postcolonial African writers have made an enormous contribution to world literature. These writers frequently examine such issues as emerging identities in the postcolonial climate, neo-colonialism and new forms of oppression, cultural and political hegemonies, neo-elitism, language appropriation, and economic instability. During the last decade, their works have elicited increasing critical attention. This reference book overviews the richness of postcolonial African literature. The volume focuses on how postcoloniality is reflected in the novels, poetry, prose, and drama of major, minor, and emerging writers from diverse countries in Africa, including representative North and South African writers as well as writers of the Indian diaspora born in Africa. While authors in indigenous African languages continue to produce valuable works, the volume principally considers Anglophone and Francophone authors, along with two Lusophone writers. The reference book begins with an introductory essay on postcolonial criticism and African writing. The volume then presents alphabetically arranged profiles of approximately 60 writers, such as Chinua Achebe, Ama Ata Aidoo, Tsitsi Dangarembga, Buchi Emecheta, Nadine Gordimer, Bessie Head, Tabar Ben Jelloun, Doris Lessing, Peter Nazareth, Gabriel Okara, Femi Osofisan, and Efua Theodora Sutherland. Each entry includes a brief biography, a discussion of major works and themes that appear in the author's writings, an overview of the critical response to the author's works, and a bibliography of primary and secondary sources. These profiles are written by expert contributors and reflect many valuable perspectives. The volume concludes with a selected general bibliography of the most important critical works on postcolonial African literature.

How long is Postcolonial African Writers?

Postcolonial African Writers by Siga Fatima Jagne is 558 pages long, and a total of 143,964 words.

This makes it 188% the length of the average book. It also has 176% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Postcolonial African Writers Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 6 minutes to read Postcolonial African Writers aloud.

What Reading Level is Postcolonial African Writers?

Postcolonial African Writers is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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