Beyond the Boundaries: Text and Context in African Literature by Mineke Schipper

Description: Beyond the Boundaries by Mineke Schipper A fresh, innovative, and powerful case for African literature on its own terms. "Erudite, well executed, and politically committed....A magnificent and masterful critical reading."—V. Y. Mudimbe, Duke University. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For centuries it has been taken for granted that Western literature stands at the center of the worlds culture. But this tradition, which has relegated the literature of peoples beyond the bounds of the West almost to a "deviant" status—at best "exotic"—is more and more being recognized as a narrow and distorted perspective. How relevant, after all, are theories developed in the West for those who wish to study other literatures? In this fresh and innovative book, Ms. Schipper makes a powerful case for African literature, both as an engaging object of scholarly research and as a moral force in contemporary African society. She shows how the African novel was born of a painful relationship between the Western novel and the African oral tradition, suggests definitions of realism, and examines the political implications of literary communication in Africa. Throughout, Ms. Schipper argues for an awareness of the restrictions imposed by an inherited one-way perspective, and for a willingness to explore beyond ones cultural boundaries. The book is a valuable contribution to the understanding of literature across cultures and particularly of African literature. Author Biography Mineke Schipper is Professor of Intercultural Comparative Literature at the Amsterdam Free University and Leiden State University. She is the author of several books on African and comparative literature and has lived and taught in Africa. Review Fresh and innovative...Professor Schipper makes a powerful case for African literature, both as an engaging object of scholarly research and as a moral force in contemporary African society...This is theoretical investigation of literature at its most unpretentious, self-critical and accessible. -- Biodun Jeyifo * Cornell University *A magnificent and masterful critical reading...erudite, well executed, and politically committed...truly excellent. -- V. Y. Mudimbe * Duke University * Long Description For centuries it has been taken for granted that Western literature stands at the center of the worlds culture. But this tradition, which has relegated the literature of peoples beyond the bounds of the West almost to a "deviant" status--at best "exotic"--is more and more being recognized as a narrow and distorted perspective. How relevant, after all, are theories developed in the West for those who wish to study other literatures? In this fresh and innovative book, Ms. Schipper makes a powerful case for African literature, both as an engaging object of scholarly research and as a moral force in contemporary African society. She shows how the African novel was born of a painful relationship between the Western novel and the African oral tradition, suggests definitions of realism, and examines the political implications of literary communication in Africa. Throughout, Ms. Schipper argues for an awareness of the restrictions imposed by an inherited one-way perspective, and for a willingness to explore beyond ones cultural boundaries. The book is a valuable contribution to the understanding of literature across cultures and particularly of African literature. Review Quote Fresh and innovative...Professor Schipper makes a powerful case for African literature, both as an engaging object of scholarly research and as a moral force in contemporary African society...This is theoretical investigation of literature at its most unpretentious, self-critical and accessible. Details ISBN0929587367 Author Mineke Schipper Short Title BEYOND THE BOUNDARIES Pages 223 Language English ISBN-10 0929587367 ISBN-13 9780929587363 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY FIC Imprint Ivan R Dee, Inc Subtitle Text and Context in African Literature Place of Publication Chicago Country of Publication United States Illustrations illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780929587363 AU Release Date 1990-10-01 NZ Release Date 1990-10-01 US Release Date 1990-10-01 UK Release Date 1990-10-01 Publisher Ivan R Dee, Inc Year 1990 Publication Date 1990-10-01 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137147820;

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