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Poems Of Black Africa

This anthology gathers verse from across the African continent, bringing together poets who write in many languages and traditions. Its selections range widely in period, subject and style, so that readers can trace a broad picture of the continent's poetry within a single volume. Lyrical pieces sit beside more pointed and political work, and the collection serves as a wide-ranging introduction for anyone new to African verse, as well as a useful reference for readers who already know it well.

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