The Twelve African Novels (A Collection)
Enriched edition. Sanders of the River, The Keepers of the King's Peace, The People of the River, The River of Stars…By Edgar Wallace
Length85h 40m
About this audiobook
Edgar Wallace's "The Twelve African Novels" is a compelling anthology that delves into the rich tapestry of African life, culture, and folklore. This collection showcases Wallace's distinct literary style, characterized by vivid imagery and masterful storytelling, immersing readers in a narrative landscape that is both exotic and illuminating. As a prominent figure of early 20th-century literature, Wallace's work often reflects his deep engagement with the complexities of race, colonialism, and identity, offering a nuanced portrayal of African societies during a tumultuous historical period. Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was an English writer and journalist whose extensive travels across Africa informed much of his literary output. His firsthand experiences with the continent's diverse cultures and landscapes instilled in him a profound appreciation for its peoples and traditions. These experiences, coupled with Wallace's desire to counter prevailing stereotypes of Africa in Western literature, motivated him to create this collection—a testament to his belief in the importance of authentic representation. This collection is highly recommended for readers seeking a deeper understanding of early 20th-century African narratives. "The Twelve African Novels" not only entertains but also educates, making it an essential read for those interested in postcolonial literature, African history, and the evolution of cultural narratives.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Historical Fiction
Length85 hrs 40 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 17, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Historical Context
3Synopsis (Selection)
4The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 1)
5The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 2)
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6The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 3)
7The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 4)
8The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 5)
9The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 6)
10The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 7)
11The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 8)
12The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 9)
13The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 10)
14The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 11)
15The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 12)
16The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 13)
17The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 14)
18The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 15)
19The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 16)
20The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 17)
21The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 18)
22The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 19)
23The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 20)
24The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 21)
25The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 22)
26The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 23)
27The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 24)
28The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 25)
29The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 26)
30The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 27)
31The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 28)
32The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 29)
33The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 30)
34The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 31)
35The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 32)
36The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 33)
37The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 34)
38The Twelve African Novels (A Collection) (pt. 35)
39Analysis
40Reflection
41Memorable Quotes
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