Kujibizana : Questions of Language and Power in Nineteenth- and Twentieth-Century Poetry in Kishwahili /

The author argues that reading poetry in Kiswahili provides important insights into questions of language and power, as well as into discussions of socialist practice in East Africa and East African resistance to colonialism and neo-colonialism. Includes the text of numerous poems and footnotes.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Biersteker, Ann Joyce
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Swahili
Published: East Lansing, Mich. : Michigan State University Press, 1996.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Geschichte 1840-1980.
Politieke aspecten.
Gedichten.
Swahili (taal)
Swahili
Lyrik
Swahili poetry.
LITERARY CRITICISM > Poetry.
Poesie swahili > Histoire et critique.
Swahili poetry > History and criticism.
Swahili.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Description
Summary:The author argues that reading poetry in Kiswahili provides important insights into questions of language and power, as well as into discussions of socialist practice in East Africa and East African resistance to colonialism and neo-colonialism. Includes the text of numerous poems and footnotes.
Physical Description:1 online resource (368 pages): illustrations
ISBN:9780870138935

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