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This Africa : novels by West Africans in English and French

Title
This Africa : novels by West Africans in English and French / Judith Gleason.
Author
Gleason, Judith, 1929-2012.
Publication
Evanston, Northwestern University Press, 1965.

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Description
xix, 186 pages frontispiece; 25 cm.
Summary
Arranged under five basic headings, this book is a critical analysis of West African literature. With textual commentary and summary notes, author annotates, criticizes, and summarizes using excerpts from the various novels.
Series Statement
Northwestern University African studies, no. 14
Uniform Title
African studies (Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.)) ; no. 14.
Subject
  • West African fiction (French) > History and criticism
  • West African fiction (English) > History and criticism
  • French fiction > Africa > History and criticism
  • English fiction > Africa > History and criticism
  • French fiction
  • English fiction
  • West African fiction (English)
  • West African fiction (French)
  • West African fiction (English) > History and criticism
  • West African fiction (French) > History and criticism
  • Africa
Genre/Form
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Note
  • Originated as thesis--Northwestern University.
Bibliography (note)
  • Bibliography: p. 178-186.
Contents
The styles of the conquerors -- The heroic legacy in Africa -- Village life -- City life -- The inner life.
ISBN
  • 0810101033
  • 9780810101036
LCCN
65015470
OCLC
  • ocm00345110
  • 345110
  • SCSB-9474381
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library