The Anchor Book of Modern African Stories

Jacket Description/Flap: The Anchor Book of Modern African Stories showcases the most innovative writing to arise from the continent. From internationally recognized authors such as Nigeria's Ben Okri, to newcomer Leila Aboulela from Sudan, together the contributors offer compelling testimonies of life in the midst of historic upheaval. Rich, dense, and topical, this collection is an indispensable guide to the emerging canon of contemporary African fiction. Contributors: Tayeb Salih, Henri Lopes, Luis Bernardo Honwana, Njabulo S. Ndebele, Olympe Bhely-Quenum, Sindiwe Magona, Charles Mungoshi, William (Bloke) Modisane, William Saidi, Abdulrazak Gurnah, Tololwa Marti Mollel, Nnadzie F. Inyama, Sembne Ousmane, Mohammed Berrada, Ali Deb, Mohamed Moulessehoul, I. N. C. Aniebo, Dambudzo Marechera, Ken Lipenga, Ibrahim Abdel Megid, Ndeley Mokoso, Ken Saro-Wiwa, Alifa Rifaat, Leila Aboulela, Milly Jafta, Ben Okri, Funso Aiyejina, Farida Karodia, Salwa Bakr, Gaele Sobott-Mogwe, Makuchi, Hama Tuma, Ossie O. Enekwe, Adewale Maja-Pearce. Review Quotes: "Compact tales of present-day realities, joys and hardships across the continent.... In this literary score the elegance of African literature is yours to behold." -"Quarterly Black Review""An outstanding assemblage. . . . Required reading for anyone who studies African culture and the human condition." -"Library Journal" "Fascinating and illuminating." -"Publishers Weekly" Review Citations:

Publishers Weekly 12/23/2002 pg. 48 (EAN 9780385722407, Paperback)

Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2002 pg. 1423 (EAN 9780385722407, Paperback)

Kliatt 03/01/2003 pg. 42 (EAN 9780385722407, Paperback) - *Starred Review

Contributor Bio:  Achebe, Chinua Chinua Achebe was born in Nigeria in 1930. He has published novels, short stories, essays, and children's books. His volume of poetry Christmas in Biafra" was the joint winner of the first Commonwealth Poetry Prize. Of his novels, Arrow of God "won the New Statesman"-Jock Campbell Award, and Anthills of the Savannah" was a finalist for the 1987 Man Booker Prize. Things Fall Apart", Achebe's masterpiece, has been published in fifty different languages and has sold more than ten million copies internationally since its first publication in 1958. Achebe is the recipient of the Nigerian National Merit Award, Nigeria's highest award for intellectual achievement. In 2007, he won the Man Booker International Prize. He died in March 2013.