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Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o "Decolonising the Mind" (Part 1 of 2)

Theory & Philosophy

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Language and Colonial Identity in African Literature

This chapter explores the intricate dynamics between language and colonial identity, particularly in the context of Africa. It examines the challenges faced by colonized peoples in expressing their experiences through colonial languages, highlighting literature like Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart' and its implications for anti-colonial discourse.

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