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Some 600 alphabetically arranged entries chronicle the growing field of African literature in a work written expressly for students.

About the Author

Douglas Killam is Professor Emeritus of Commonwealth Literature at the University of Guelph. His previous books include Literature of Africa (Greenwood, 2004). Alicia L. Kerfoot is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of English and Cultural Studies at McMaster University.

Reviews

This is a useful resource, especially for libraries serving undergraduates or the general public.
*Booklist*

This encyclopedia will make accessible a whole range of literature about which there has previously been limited information….a welcome contribution to reference collections.
*School Library Journal*

College-level libraries strong in African literary studies will welcome the introductory Student Encyclopedia of African Literature….Bibliographic references for further reading enhance discussions and make for an excellent reference introduction perfect for curriculums including African literary studies.
*Midwest Book Review/California Bookwatch*

…With nearly six hundred entries, the work offers both a historical perspective and a contemporary context for readers to fully embark on a better understanding of African literature. The book provides a fine and solid introduction to African literature without overwhelming anyone who picks it up.
*Reference & User Services Quarterly*

The Student Encyclopedia of African Literature is a good starting point for those doing research on African authors, literary works, and related subjects. . . . Entries are clear and concise, and will give students a good overview as they begin their studies. . . . This work is recommended for school and public libraries.
*ARBA*

What a relief to find a book that is exactly what it says it is on the cover; for it to be exactly what we expect it to be! No gimmicks! No spin! This smart, easy-to-hold book starts with an alphabetical list of entries. . . Entries, with a few exceptions, are of paragraph length, concise, fact-filled, with some featuring further reading. Cross-references to related articles are clearly indicated. It is an easy book to use. . . . The impressively wide coverage, straightforward presentation, and clear prose make this an excellent guide. . . . This book opens a whole new window on a large and significant part of the world. . . . The Student Encyclopedia of African Literature is a first-class work of reference and should be welcomed in a wide range of libraries.
*Reference Reviews*