Magical Realism in Africa: Literary and Dramatic Explorations (Routledge Studies in African Literature)

Synopsis

Magical realism has deep roots across many African languages and regions. This book explores African magical realism from a transregional and inclusive approach, drawing on contributions from different literary genres across the continent.The chapters in this book constitute a sustained and insightful reflection on the salient components of this literary genre as well as evaluating its connections to themes of conflict, violence, women’s rights, trauma, oppression, culture, governance, and connecting to the African self. As well as theorizing magical realism, this book engages with African expressive performance across various formats, novels, plays, and films. This book investigates African magical realism from its origins up to the present day, where local oral traditions link indigenous cosmogonic stories with Western literature, as well as with the specific narrative traditions of Arabo‑Islamic literature. The rich analysis draws on works from across the continent, including Egypt, Sudan, Mauritania, Cameroon, Kenya, Tanzania, Angola, and Mozambique.This book is a timely contribution to debates within African literature, cultural anthropology, ethnography, and folklore.

Copyright:

2025

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

218 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781040155288

Related ISBNs:

9781040155233, 9781032613734, 9781032613758

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Date of Addition:

10/14/24

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Sarali Gintsburg and Kenneth Usongo

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Social Studies, Language Arts

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This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Sarali Gintsburg

Edited by:

Kenneth Usongo