African literature Books in Order
literary works from Africa
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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Buy on Amazon1982 · Buchi Emecheta
Destination Biafra is a 1982 novel by Nigerian writer Buchi Emecheta, first published in London by Allison & Busby. The book is regarded as…
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A magical tale of love and regeneration
2007 · Ben Okri
A magical tale of love and regeneration is a 2007 book by Ben Okri. It is part of the series African literature.
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Buy on Amazon1965 · Wole Soyinka
"Drawn together by their hopes, loves, dissatisfactions, and the daily lives and deaths around them, five young Nigerian intellectuals attempt to…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the African literature books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with the first book.
How many books are in the African literature series?
We list 3 books by Buchi Emecheta , published between 1965–2007.
Where can I buy the African literature books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.