Week 1: Introduction to “Second Class Citizen” by Buchi Emecheta Background of the Novelist – Buchi Emecheta Buchi Emecheta was…
Browsing: Literary Devices
D.H. Lawrence’s poem “Bats” explores the eerie and unsettling imagery of bats in a nocturnal setting, using vivid descriptions and…
Maya Angelou’s “Caged Bird” is a powerful poem that speaks to the themes of freedom, oppression, and the human spirit.…
John Donne’s poem “The Good Morrow” is a powerful expression of love, awakening, and spiritual unity. As one of his…
Onu Chibuike’s “A Government Driver on His Retirement” is a poignant and thought-provoking poem that delves into the life of…
T.S. Eliot’s “The Journey of the Magi” is one of the most profound poems in the realm of modernist literature,…
Oumar Farouk Sesay’s “The Song of the Women of My Land” presents a profound exploration of memory, suffering, and resilience…
Agostinho Neto, a prominent Angolan poet and revolutionary, uses his poetry to reflect on the African continent’s complex history and…
Niyi Osundare’s “The Leader and the Led” is a powerful exploration of leadership dynamics in society. Through vivid animal imagery,…
Leopold Sedar Senghor’s poem “Black Woman” is an iconic work that stands as one of the key pieces of African…