Chinua Achebe: African Literature as Celebration

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Writers don't give prescriptions, they give headaches. Uncompromising yet nonpartisan in his views on politics and writing, Chinua Achebe-author, editor, and literary critic-ceaselessly explores the collision of European and indigenous African cultures. In this classic lecture, the well-known ambassador of African literature delivers a thought-provoking introduction to the world-class writing that has come forth from Nigeria and other African countries during the latter half of the 20th century
Introducing Chinua Achebe (1:26)
Mbari Concept of Celebrating Life (7:05)
Deconstructing Colonialism (4:08)
Literary Colonization (1:47)
European Image of Africa (5:21)
Colonial Education (3:13)
Adopting English for Political Reasons (3:58)
Irony in Nigerian Stories (4:40)
New African Literature (0:51)
Defining Universality (2:02)
Celebrating African Humanity (3:23)
Advice for New African Writers (2:36)
Supporting Free Speech (2:01)
Analyzing "Heart of Darkness" (2:58)
Nigeria's Economic Problems (2:43)
Artist vs. Fanatic (2:07)
Credits: Chinua Achebe: African Literature as Celebration (0:28)

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