| Database Information |
African Writers Series |
| African Writers Series is made available through a grant from the Unidel Foundation. | |
| Access: | Internet-delivered database. There are three ways to connect: 1. from a public computer in the University of Delaware Library 2. from a University of Delaware campus connection in your dorm, lab, or office 3. from an off-campus connection (University of Delaware ID required) |
| Description: | Key texts of modern African literature. Release Six of the online edition includes over 210 volumes of fiction, poetry, drama, and non-fiction prose, including works by Chinua Achebe, Ama Ata Aidoo, Steve Biko, Buchi Emecheta, Nadine Gordimer, Bessie Head, Doris Lessing, Nelson Mandela, Dambudzo Marechera, Christopher Okigbo, Okot p’Bitek, and Tayeb Salih. When complete, African Writers Series will include the entire contents of the print series. The print series comprised 359 volumes. |
| Coverage: | 1962- |
| Updated: | Every six months. The current release is Release Six, and it is contemplated that the series will be completed in late 2008. |
| Permitted Uses: | Terms and Conditions |
| Help: | Click on “HELP” on the navigation bar at the left. For further assistance, contact a librarian. |
| Related Resources: | The Library has many of the titles in this series in print. Check DELCAT for availability. |
| Users: | unlimited concurrent users |
| Producer: | ProQuest CSA |