Achebe rejects endorsement as 'father of modern African literature'
Nigerian novelist says he resists the tag 'very, very strongly' because it obscures the role of many other writers
Nigerian author Chinua Achebe has spoken out about his dislike at being labelled "the father of modern African literature".
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Thursday, 12 November, 2009
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