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23 février 2018
- handle: 10670/1.4s33k4
- hal: hal-01972425
- doi: 10.11114/ijecs.v1i1.3226
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Uganda Book industry Literature Publishing National identitySujets proches
Speaking Identity, National National identity Consciousness, National National consciousness Identity, National National images National psychology Psychology, National Characteristics, National National identity Images, NationalCiter ce document
Christine Evain et al., « Ugandan Literature: the Questions of Identity, Voice and Context », HAL-SHS : littérature, ID : 10.11114/ijecs.v1i1.3226
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In this article, the authors attempt to describe the character of the Ugandan book focusing especially on the ways the literature is impacted and or impacts the country"s identity, voice, and future. Sometimes, common themes that appear in the literature have come to crystalize national identity in spite of the complex issues generated by years of colonialism and neo-colonialism. Today more than before more Ugandans are able to read. The challenge, however, is that this readership seems to have conspired with the book publishing industry who thrive as business enterprises at the expense of building a national identity and voice, literary health, or cultural heritage. Where then and how can the critical voices grow or multiply? What contexts will grow the Ugandan book? How insoluble are the indigenous publishers? On the other hand, the book chain has been boosted by efforts some of them international like the literary awards and prizes, residences and book fairs. Hitherto ignored constituents like the women and indigenous publishers are also now on board. It is hoped these budding efforts will continue to grow, flourish, and consolidate the Ugandan book character.