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3.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: World Authors Series: African Children's and Youth Literature (Twayne's World Authors Series) (Hardcover)
Osa's approach is unique in that it decolonizes the cultural misrepresentation of Africa by shattering the stereotypes of exotic rituals and ceremonies and distortions of historical and political events. He painstakingly explains beliefs, customs, rituals, and proverbs, so that non-African readers can become acquainted with the conditions and worldview that gave rise to each novel. His analyses emphasize integral cultural details--such as hair plaiting and its place in society, bride price customs, when and how a marriage can be annulled, palm-wine tapping--and links them to the ultimate meaning they hold for the characters and fictional eveMeena Khorana The Lion and the Unicorn 22.1 (1998) 136-139 |
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World Authors Series: African Children's and Youth Literature (Twayne's World Authors Series) by Osayimwense Osa (Hardcover - June 1, 1995)
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