Chinua Achebe and the Igbo-African World: Between Fiction, Fact, and Historical Representation

Korieh, Chima J. (Editor)/ Nwajiaku, Ijeoma C. (Editor)/ Amadiume, Ifi (Contributor)/ Azodo, Ada Uzoamaka (Contributor)/ Azuawusiefe, Chijioke (Contributor)

ISBN 10: 1793652716 / ISBN 13: 9781793652713

Edité par Lexington Books, 2024

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318 pages. 8.94x6.31x0.80 inches. In Stock.

N° de réf. du vendeur x-1793652716

Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Chinua Achebe and the Igbo-African World: Between Fiction, Fact, and Historical Representation
• Éditeur: Lexington Books
• Date de parution: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1793652716
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781793652713
• Reliure: Paperback
• État de l'article: Brand New
• Poids: 0,47 kilogramme

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Synopsis

This book examines how Chinua Achebe presented the Igbo-African world in his writing by analyzing his engagement with critical issues like historical representation, gender, and indigenous political institutions. Contributors study how his work draws from African historical reality and identity while challenging Western epistemological hegemony.

À propos de l?auteur

Chima J. Korieh is professor of African History at Marquette University.

Ijeoma C. Nwajiaku teaches English and African literature in the Languages Department of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Nigeria.