Africa And Gutenberg Exploring Oral Structures In The Modern African Novel Universtiy Studies Twenty Seven Vol 9
African novel oral traditionGutenberg Africa literary studiesmodern African literatureoral narrative structurespostcolonial African fiction
This academic study delves into the fascinating interplay between oral structures and the written word within the modern African novel. It explores how the enduring legacy of Africa's oral tradition continues to shape narrative forms, even in the age influenced by Gutenberg's print revolution. A key text in African literary studies, this analysis offers insights into the unique narrative strategies employed in contemporary African fiction.