African Literature from Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA

(Nairobi: Oxford University Press, 1983) 0195724135. 215 x 140 mm; pictorial wrappers; pp. xviii + (ii) + 558; folding map. Very good condition. Following the introduction, this book is divided into the following broad categories: Poetry, Prose, and Some Special Forms. Under 'Poetry' are grouped such subjects as Religious poetry, Lyric, Topical and political songs, and Children's songs… Read more about this item

(London: Hamlyn, 1970) 0600001326. 180 x 110 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 159 + (i), incl. index; profusely illustrated in full colour. Very good condition. "Throughout Africa a great oral tradition of literature exists in the fascinating folklore of the continent. These myths, often recounted with music and mime, help to put in perspective how the Africans see their own… Read more about this item

(Lovedale: Lovedale Press, 1971). 183 x 123 mm; saddle-stitched printed wrappers; pp. (ii) + 26. Trace of spotting. Very good condition. Uncommon. Addresses by three experts on isiXhosa literature on the occasion of an exhibition on the subject at Lovedale. .

(London: Heinemann, 1981) 0435918001. 215 x 138 mm; pictorial wrappers; pp. xv + (i) + 176. Wrappers a bit rubbed; occasional fox spot. Good condition. "In this literary study of twelve key novels from Africa Dr Palmer indicates by detailed analysi which novels he regards as preeminent in quality. He examines them in literary terms rather than as sociological or… Read more about this item

(Woodbridge: James Currey / Pietermaritzburg: University of KwaZulu-Natal Press, 2008) 9781869141561. 233 x 155 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. x + 182, incl. index. Fine condition. "Migration is a central theme of much African fiction written in English. Brenda Cooper tracks the journeys undertaken by a new generation of African writers, their protagonists and the solid objects that populate their… Read more about this item

(Salisbury: Salisbury Writers' Club, 1976) 079740211X. 212 x 140 mm; pictorial wrappers; pp. 103. Bumped at head of spine. Gift inscription inside upper wrap. Collection of short stories, many with a Rhodesian setting. .

(Pretoria: Kagiso Tertiary, 1996). 219 x 150 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. xv + (i) + 273. Near fine condition. "This collection of essays aims at introducing students of African literature to the heritage of the African prose narrative starting from its oral base and covering its linguistic and cultural diversity. An Introduction to the African Prose… Read more about this item

(Cape Town: David Philip, 1992). 211 x 136 mm; pictorial wrappers; pp. (viii) + 197, incl. index. Wraps a little rubbed and very slightly curled; earlier owner's name penned inside upper wrap; regular, light browning. Good. "This study establishes criteria for the evaluation of African literature and then applies them to a wide and exciting range of… Read more about this item

(London: Heinemann, 1974). 215 x 138 mm; pictorial wrappers; pp. xii + 127; plates. Wrappers slightly rubbed, and sunned on spine; thermoplastic binding parting from cover. Good. "Informative and provocative, the essays range widely from the politics of negritude to protest against apartheid, and from cultural conflict to satire against the elites. Through the works of… Read more about this item