Nigerian Literary Imagination And The Nationhood Project (African Histories And Modernities)

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This book explores how modern Nigerian fiction is rooted in writers’ understanding of their identity and perception of Nigeria as a country and home. Surveying a broad range of authors and texts, the book shows how these fictionalized representations of Nigeria reveal authentic perceptions of Nigeria’s history and culture today. Many of the lessons in these works of literature provide cautionary tales and critiques of Nigeria, as well as an examination of the lasting impact of colonialism. Furthermore, the book presents the nation as both the framework and subject of its narrative. By conducting literary analyses of Nigerian fiction with historical reference points, this work demonstrates how Nigerian literature can convey profound themes and knowledge that resonates with audiences, teaching Nigerians and non-Nigerians about the colonial and postcolonial experience. The chapters cover topics on nationhood, women’s writing, postcolonial modernity, and Nigerian literature in the digital age.


  • | Author: Toyin Falola
  • | Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
  • | Publication Date: Jul 16, 2022
  • | Number of Pages: 307 pages
  • | Language: English
  • | Binding: Hardcover/Literary Criticism
  • | ISBN-10: 3031019903
  • | ISBN-13: 9783031019906
Author:
Toyin Falola
Publisher:
Palgrave Macmillan
Publication Date:
Jul 16, 2022
Number of pages:
307 pages
Language:
English
Binding:
Hardcover/Literary Criticism
ISBN-10:
3031019903
ISBN-13:
9783031019906