Women writers of Gabon : literature and herstory / Cheryl Toman.

This book demonstrates how the invisibility of women in Gabon has led to the omission of Gabon's literature from the African canon, and discusses the unique elements of Gabonese women's writing that show it is worthy of critical recognition. Toman explores the unique contributions Gabonese...

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Main Author: Toman, Cheryl (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2016]
Series:After the empire.
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