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The Penguin Book of New Black Writing in Britain
Penguin Books Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 27. September 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-14-028733-2 (ISBN)
Description
In this landmark collection, 100 British writers of African descent contribute brand new work from across the writing spectrum. Divided into three main sections, First, Second, and Third Generations, the book focuses on four types of writing - poetry, short fiction, essays and memoirs. Published to widespread attention in trade paperback in summer 2000.
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Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
biographical notes
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
337 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-14-028733-2 (9780140287332)
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Persons
Courttia Newland is the author of the acclaimed novels The Scholar and Society Within, and has recently adapted Euripides' The Women of Troy for the stage. Kadija Sesay is a writer and editor whose work in creative arts has won her both Cosmopolitan and Candace Woman of Achievement awards. She has edited two previous anthologies.