War in African Literature Today

Since the second half of the twentieth century no single phenomenon has marred the image and development of Africa more than senseless fratricidal wars which rapidly followed the political independence of nations. This issue of African Literature Today is devoted to studies of how African writers as historical witnesses have handled the recreation of war as a cataclysmic phenomenon in various locations on the continent. The contributors explore the subject from a variety of perspectives: panoramic regional national and through comparative studies. War has enriched contemporary African literature but at what price to human lives peace and the environment? ERNEST EMENYONU is Professor of the Department of Africana Studies University of Michigan-Flint. The contributors include: CHIMALUM NWANKWO CHRISTINE MATZKE CLEMENT A. OKAFOR INIBONG I. UKO OIKE MACHIKO SOPHIE OGWUDE MAURICE TAONEZVI VAMBE ZOE NORRIDGE and ISIDORE DIALA. Nigeria: HEBN