Milestones in African Literature

<p><i>Milestones in African Literature</i> offers an accessible guide to ten key moments in African literature. It traces literature in Africa through forms and genres as well as social and political changes.</p><p>Toyin Falola embraces the richness of African literature and considers the oral tradition pre-colonial literature apartheid print media and digital literature postcolonialism and migration literature. He explores the realities of African people by drawing from and highlighting peoples’ convictions spirituality and pasts. The book reveals African literature’s capacity to convey cultural social and political messages through storytelling while depicting the social structures and cultural norms that shape these experiences through the examination of perspectives and literary works of African authors.</p><p><i>Milestones in African Literature</i> is the ideal resource for undergraduate and graduate students interested in African literatures. It will also be invaluable for teachers and researchers aiming to strengthen their knowledge.</p>