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African literature has often been viewed as a distinct genre focused on anti- or postcolonial themes and social and political struggles, leading to its relegation as mimetic and confined to traditional forms. However, contemporary African literary texts break free from these constraints, engaging in innovative practices that cross literary boundaries. This collection of essays demonstrates that modern African literature embraces a diverse range of intermedial, intertextual, and cross-genre approaches, both on the continent and in the Diaspora. The contributions explore generic hybridization and the creation of new forms and languages that transcend traditional binaries, such as oral versus written, prose versus poetry, and African-language versus Europhone literatures. These analyses highlight the dynamic transformations occurring within the context of modernization and globalization. The essays delve into the aesthetics of these texts while examining the underlying causes of their evolution, showcasing the vibrant creative expressions that emerge from the interplay of various influences. With insights from a range of scholars, this work illuminates the vitality and complexity of contemporary African literatures.
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Conventions & conversions, Susanne Gehrmann
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- 2012
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