Xhosa Poets and Poetry

Xhosa Poets and Poetry
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Publisher : New Africa Books
Total Pages : 388
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ISBN-10 : 0864864205
ISBN-13 : 9780864864208
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Book Synopsis Xhosa Poets and Poetry by : Jeff Opland

Download or read book Xhosa Poets and Poetry written by Jeff Opland and published by New Africa Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Xhosa oral poetry has defied the threats to its integrity over two centuries, to take its place in a free South Africa. This volume establishes the background to this poetic re-emergence, preserving and transmitting the voice of the Xhosa poet.


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