Differences Between Anglophone And Francophone Writers

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abawa (m)
Differences Between Anglophone And Francophone Writers
« on: July 23, 2007, 05:33 PM »

Who in the house has an idea on the basic differences between
anglophone and francophone writers?

please help me with related  links too.
Ndipe (m)
Re: Differences Between Anglophone And Francophone Writers
« #1 on: July 23, 2007, 09:29 PM »

I don't think there is that much of a difference. If you notice, the work that encompasses those of female writers, be they francophone or anglophone is situated on the domination of the male patriarchy in the African context, and the subjugation of women in the industry. Few of them have traversed beyond the scope, except perhaps, for Aminata Sow Fall of Senegal, who wrote The Beggar's Strike. Hers is more political. However, there is a distinction in some of the writings like Mariama Ba, whose novel, "So Long a Letter", encompassed the overall picture of the trials of African women. Bride price, land acquisition, polygamy, abandonment, financial responsibilities/duties of the mother in the household were all introduced in the novel. I just can't find any other novel, written by any other African woman that can compete with her first novel.

PS: I think Francophone West African female writers are more talented than their Anglophone counterparts. Wink
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