The languages & literatures of Africa : the sands of Babel
by
 
Ricard, Alain, 1945-

Title
The languages & literatures of Africa : the sands of Babel

Author
Ricard, Alain, 1945-

ISBN
9780852555828
 
9780852555811

Personal Author
Ricard, Alain, 1945-

Uniform Title
Littératures d'Afrique noire. English

Publication Information
Oxford [England] : James Currey ; Trenton NJ : Africa World Press ; Cape Town : David Philip, 2004.

Physical Description
x, 230 pages, [16] pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm

Abstract
Focusing on linguistic consciousness and the place of language in the writer's consciousness, this book provides an original and comprehensive treatment of the African literary situation.

Subject Term
African literature -- Black authors -- History and criticism.


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IIEMSAGeneral Books33168025519766809.896 R487L 20041
VEGA DurbanGeneral Books000014574809.88 RIC1