Xhosa Poets and Poetry

Author	: Jeff Opland
Publisher	: New Africa Books
Total Pages	: 388
Release	: 1998
ISBN-13	: 0864864205
ISBN-10	: 9780864864208
Rating	: 4/5 (08 Downloads)

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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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