1. African Literary Journals and Little Magazines: An Inventory.
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Zell, Hans M.
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LITERARY magazines ,CULTURAL industries ,ELECTRONIC journals ,AFRICAN literature ,POETRY (Literary form) ,CITY dwellers ,EXPERIMENTAL literature - Abstract
This document is an inventory of African literary journals and little magazines, providing information on their publishing history, editors, and content summaries. It lists a total of 90 African-published magazines, with 46 still in publication today. The document acknowledges the important role that small magazines played in the development of African writing and recognizes the challenges they face. It also includes links to websites and profiles for most of the journals. The document highlights the oldest surviving journal on African literature, African Literature Today, as well as other notable magazines such as Agbowó, Ake Review, Black Orpheus, and The Bloody Horse. It provides a comprehensive list of various literary magazines from Africa, each with its own unique characteristics and contributions to African literature and culture. The document also mentions Saraba Magazine, a Nigerian literary magazine that aims to provide a platform for emerging voices and promote African literature. Overall, this document serves as a valuable resource for library patrons conducting research on African literature. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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