A landmark collection and a continent's voice in print — AN ANTHOLOGY OF EAST AFRICAN LITERATURE brings together the richest currents of fiction, poetry, and drama from across East Africa. Edited by Beatrice Lamwaka and Joshua Mali, two distinguished figures in contemporary African letters, this volume assembles an extraordinary chorus of voices: established masters alongside emerging talents, urban and rural perspectives, oral traditions in dialogue with modernist experimentation.
From the shores of Lake Victoria to the streets of Kampala, from Nairobi's literary salons to the storytellers of the Rift Valley, these pages map a region in full creative ferment. The anthology spans generations, languages, and aesthetics — a testament to the breadth and vitality of East African literary culture at a moment of unprecedented global attention. Each piece is a window into lives shaped by colonial legacies, postcolonial aspirations, and the eternal human questions that transcend borders.
For scholars, students, and general readers alike, this anthology is both an essential reference and an immersive journey — a book that belongs on every shelf devoted to world literature, African studies, and the living tradition of storytelling that refuses to be contained.
BEATRICE LAMWAKA is a Ugandan writer whose work has been shortlisted for the Caine Prize for African Writing. Her fiction and journalism explore themes of conflict, memory, and healing in contemporary East Africa. JOSHUA MALI is a Kenyan writer, editor, and scholar dedicated to amplifying the voices of East African authors and building bridges between Anglophone and indigenous literary traditions.
| ISBN: | 978-1-926716-61-9 |
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| Publisher: | 8th House Publishing |
| Genre: | Literary Anthology / African Literature / Poetry / Drama |
| Format: | Paperback / eBook |
| Pages: | 344 |
| Debut: | Anthology — individual publications by contributing authors |
Individual publications by contributing authors.
A landmark collection and a continent's voice in print — AN ANTHOLOGY OF EAST AFRICAN LITERATURE brings together the richest currents of fiction, poetry, and drama from across East Africa. Edited by Beatrice Lamwaka and Joshua Mali, two distinguished figures in contemporary African letters, this volume assembles an extraordinary chorus of voices: established masters alongside emerging talents, urban and rural perspectives, oral traditions in dialogue with modernist experimentation.
From the shores of Lake Victoria to the streets of Kampala, from Nairobi's literary salons to the storytellers of the Rift Valley, these pages map a region in full creative ferment. The anthology spans generations, languages, and aesthetics — a testament to the breadth and vitality of East African literary culture at a moment of unprecedented global attention. Each piece is a window into lives shaped by colonial legacies, postcolonial aspirations, and the eternal human questions that transcend borders.
For scholars, students, and general readers alike, this anthology is both an essential reference and an immersive journey — a book that belongs on every shelf devoted to world literature, African studies, and the living tradition of storytelling that refuses to be contained.
BEATRICE LAMWAKA is a Ugandan writer whose work has been shortlisted for the Caine Prize for African Writing. Her fiction and journalism explore themes of conflict, memory, and healing in contemporary East Africa. JOSHUA MALI is a Kenyan writer, editor, and scholar dedicated to amplifying the voices of East African authors and building bridges between Anglophone and indigenous literary traditions.
| ISBN: | 978-1-926716-61-9 | ISBN 978-1-926716-61-9 (Paperback / eBook)
A landmark collection and a continent's voice in print — AN ANTHOLOGY OF EAST AFRICAN LITERATURE brings together the richest currents of fiction, poetry, and drama from across East Africa. Edited by Beatrice Lamwaka and Joshua Mali, two distinguished figures in contemporary African letters, this volume assembles an extraordinary chorus of voices: established masters alongside emerging talents, urban and rural perspectives, oral traditions in dialogue with modernist experimentation. … Read more … An Anthology of East African Literature 
At the Inkwell reviews "Twoxism" by Claudia Serea & Maria Haro
116 pages | 6 × 9 | ISBN 978-1-926716-53-4 (Full Colour, Paperback)
Twoxism is an invented word for all things two — among them, love, life, friendship, and relationships. What began as a poem-photo collaboration project between two life-long friends — Maria Haro, a visual artist, and Claudia Serea, a poet — resulted in a refreshing lyricism of urban photography and poetry. TWOXISM is a work that finds beauty in unexpected places and sees the mundane with redemptive eyes. A city love story, tender and gritty at the same time, it ex…  Mad Swirl reviews "Lady, You Shot Me"Mike Fiorito of Mad Swirl reviews "Lady, You Shot Me." by Darren C. Demaree. Not only does "Lady, You Shot Me "address the unique genius of the man, the writings tackle difficult subject matters about Sam Cooke’s life, as well. His impact on African-American history. On American history. The dubious nature of his death. His womanizing...  Jazz Matters hosts Sammy SteinHear Sammy Stein author of the upcoming book "Women in Jazz" discuss the great female musicians and jazz personalities that made jazz music what it is today. Listen to the some of the songs and musical contributions by these artists, featured in her soon to be released book.  Poetry Spoken Here interviews Jason Price EverettHost Charlie Rossiter of Poetry Spoken Here interviews Jason Price Everett in episode 88.. Listen to the author discuss his creative process, inspiration, history, feminism and culture as he reads from his latest collection of prose "The War of Nonexistent Women & Other Instances& Other Instances".
Claudia Serea & Maria Haro of "Twoxism" in Brooklyn by Claudia Serea & Maria Haro
116 pages | 6 × 9 | ISBN 978-1-926716-53-4 (Full Colour, Paperback)
Twoxism is an invented word for all things two — among them, love, life, friendship, and relationships. What began as a poem-photo collaboration project between two life-long friends — Maria Haro, a visual artist, and Claudia Serea, a poet — resulted in a refreshing lyricism of urban photography and poetry. TWOXISM is a work that finds beauty in unexpected places and sees the mundane with redemptive eyes. A city love story, tender and gritty at the same time, it ex… Read more … Claudia Serea & Maria Haro of "Twoxism" in Brooklyn  Claudia Serea & Maria Haro interviewed in "Les Femmes Folles" - Women in ArtClaudia Serea & Maria Haro of "Twoxism" discuss the creative process, collaboration, feminism and more in an interview featured in "Les Femmes Folles" - Women in Art. 
"...the deft and provocative poet..." : Spectrum reviews "Lady You Shot Me" by Darren C. Demaree
75–78 pages | 5 × 8 | ISBN 978-1-926716-52-7 (Paperback)
Sam Cooke, the man, the musician, the lover — his natural genius, his wanton escapades, his raw passion and his brilliant, soulful music are all here conjured in a series of poems by Darren C. Demaree. From humble gospel beginnings, to world-fame stature and cold murder, the beauty, unlikeliness and tragedy of a genius and his life are here commemorated and eternally brought to life. Even as these poems are teeming with ghosts from the 1960s — Lou Rawls, Ali, the Beatles… Read more … "...the deft and provocative poet..." : Spectrum reviews "Lady You Shot Me" 
"Delicious language": Ragazine reviews "Twoxism" by Claudia Serea & Maria Haro
116 pages | 6 × 9 | ISBN 978-1-926716-53-4 (Full Colour, Paperback)
Twoxism is an invented word for all things two — among them, love, life, friendship, and relationships. What began as a poem-photo collaboration project between two life-long friends — Maria Haro, a visual artist, and Claudia Serea, a poet — resulted in a refreshing lyricism of urban photography and poetry. TWOXISM is a work that finds beauty in unexpected places and sees the mundane with redemptive eyes. A city love story, tender and gritty at the same time, it ex… Read more … "Delicious language": Ragazine reviews "Twoxism"  More Articles …
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