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... talk of American literature without any doubt whatsoever . American culture is not too far removed from English culture . Americans speak English and are white , yet anyone reading an American novel is left in no doubt that he is ...
... talk of American literature without any doubt whatsoever . American culture is not too far removed from English culture . Americans speak English and are white , yet anyone reading an American novel is left in no doubt that he is ...
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... talk about it because the things that hold continual fescination for us are those things which appear to be beyond our comprehension or attainment . Examples are , the existence of the soul , survival after death , going to the stars ...
... talk about it because the things that hold continual fescination for us are those things which appear to be beyond our comprehension or attainment . Examples are , the existence of the soul , survival after death , going to the stars ...
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(papers and Poems) Elechi Amadi. SMALL TALK This poem was written in 1958. I cannot now recall what gave rise to this rather lofty- minded outburst Someone must have trodden on my toes ! ) Why are we content With small low monotonous talk ...
(papers and Poems) Elechi Amadi. SMALL TALK This poem was written in 1958. I cannot now recall what gave rise to this rather lofty- minded outburst Someone must have trodden on my toes ! ) Why are we content With small low monotonous talk ...
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Background of Nigerian Literature | 2 |
Religion and Culture in African Literature | 13 |
Problems of Commitment in Literature | 22 |
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