Focusing on the intersection of West African literatures and postcolonial discourse, this book offers students insightful perspectives on significant debates within the field. Rather than an exhaustive overview, it examines a curated selection of regional writings, encouraging critical engagement with contemporary literary discussions.
Focusing on the literary, social, and cultural history of colonial Ghana, this book offers fresh insights into the African colonial experience and the evolution of postcolonial cultures in West Africa. It explores the interplay between literature and society during this period, revealing how colonial influences shaped cultural identities and narratives that continue to resonate today.
Charts the story of the English novelist and poet, John Moray Stuart-Young (1881-1939) as he traveled from the slums of Manchester to West Africa in order to escape the homophobic prejudices of late-Victorian society. This book pays attention to different forms of West African cultural production in the colonial period.
This book offers a pioneering analysis of literary production in West African newspapers and local printing presses during the early 20th century. It explores how these mediums contributed to the cultural and political landscape of the region, highlighting the voices and narratives that emerged from this vibrant literary scene. Through detailed research, it sheds light on the significance of print culture in shaping national identity and community engagement in West Africa.
Focusing on colonial and postcolonial Lagos, Stephanie Newell traces the ways in which urban spaces come to be regarded as dirty by showing how colonial perceptions of dirt and cleanliness structured colonial governance, urban planning, public health policies, and relationships between colonists and native Lagosians.