The Marabout and the Muse - New Aspects of Islam in African Literature (Paperback)

This volume analyzes the vitality of certain African literary traditions that heve a common sense of belonging to the world of Islam. Topics include literature in Swahili and other African languages; the involvement of women authors in Islamic literature; the place of Islamic orthodoxy in native African texts; and the work of notable authors, such as Nuruddin Farah, Assia Djebar, and Dris Chraibi.