Product Description: Explores the problems faced by refugees and migrants in the rich society of the western world today as they are seen by the refugees and migrants themselves. The main focus is on the literature written by these displaced persons. The writers discuss the issues of language, cultural transmission and racism and give artistic expression to their thoughts and feelings...read more

Product Description: On Shifting Sands has contributions from leading South African writers and critics, and it includes discussions from the cultural debate as well as original fiction, poetry, and artwork.

Product Description: To mark Chinua Achebe's 60th year, fellow writers and leading academics from around the world here celebrate the scope, variety, and depth of scholarship his writings have inspired. In this literary tribute the editors have selected sixteen essays that encompass Achebe's role as writer, editor, and literary spokesman...read more