The Heinemann book of African women's poetry
Chipasula, Stella: editor1995
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Over the centuries, Africam women have composed songs of praise for mythical heroes, memorised epic poems that tell the history of their people, and expressed their concerns, both personal and political, in poetry. However, compilers of anthologies have shown a surprising disregard for their talents. This anthology offers an extensive selection of poetry by women all over the African continent. The poems address wide-ranging human concerns such as love, motherhood, death, colonial domination and human dignity. They employ a variety of styles from the conversational to the didactic. Contributors include Ama Ata Aidoo, Noemia de Sousa, Queen Hatshepsut, Micere Githae Mugo and Zindzi Mandela.
Main title:
The Heinemann book of African women's poetry / edited by Stella and Frank Chipasula.
Imprint:
Oxford : Heinemann, 1995.
Series title:
ISBN:
0435906801
Dewey class:
808.810096808.8199287096
Local class:
808.810096
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1786455