Emerging Perspectives on Ama Ata Aidoo

by Ada Uzoamaka Azodo (Editor), Ada U. Azodo (Editor)

This exciting new anthology is the third in a series published under the rubric of "Emerging Perspectives"' by Africa World Press, dedicated to recognizing and reconsidering the works of Africa's foremost writers. This volume features: a recent interview with Ama Ata Aidoo, examples of hard-to-find critical essays written by her; and three sections of critical writings on her work, focusing on the challenge of history in writing about Africa and its diaspora, the author's ability to cross genres to present an indigenous text, and the role of the woman as writer. These essays include literary analyses, interpretations, and explorations of sources, resources, and contexts with and in which the writer worked. They treat a broad range of issues: aesthetics, language, oral and written traditions, religion, colonialism and neo-colonialism, mythology, politics, feminism, and sexuality. In this precedented compilation of critical essays on all aspects of the writer's body of work-including her novels, poetry, short stories, drama, and even letters -- the contributors to this volume cover virtually all literary genres and critical forms in which the author has worked, establishing conclusively her versatility as a serious writer of world renown.

481 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Maame Prempeh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the pleasure of meeting Ama just a few weeks before I handed my finale project in based on her.

Totally orgasmic experience. She is my literary mother. I knelt besides her and told her how her books have nurtured me, as a young Ghanaian woman grown in London, motherless too she is my mum through books.

She's an amazing person. Took time to sign all of my books both in English and twi and even my dissertation.

This book, I often revisit whenever I feel lost. It gives you an insight to The struggle she endured.

A great companion to understanding her work.