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Gods and soldiers
The Penguin Anthology of Contemporary African Writing
Book • 2009
This anthology, edited by Rob Spillman, provides a snapshot of recent African writing, including works from West, Sub-Saharan, North, East, and Southern Africa.
It addresses various themes such as the struggle against Western influences, the rise of women’s voices, and the personal and national impact of domestic and imported religions.
The collection includes powerful pieces like 'Lomba' by an unnamed author, 'The Senghor Complex' by Patrice Nganang, and an excerpt from Nawal El Saadawi’s 'Woman at Point Zero'.
These works collectively offer a diverse and urgent perspective on African culture, heritage, and the ongoing struggles of African people in a globalized world.
It addresses various themes such as the struggle against Western influences, the rise of women’s voices, and the personal and national impact of domestic and imported religions.
The collection includes powerful pieces like 'Lomba' by an unnamed author, 'The Senghor Complex' by Patrice Nganang, and an excerpt from Nawal El Saadawi’s 'Woman at Point Zero'.
These works collectively offer a diverse and urgent perspective on African culture, heritage, and the ongoing struggles of African people in a globalized world.
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Mentioned by the podcast hosts when discussing Oprah's book club choices and their potential impact on the perception of African literature.
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Part Six: Is Oprah Winfrey a Bastard?
