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Anansi

Anansi

Fiction of the African Diaspora
FolkloreLiterary Fiction
Pages
102
Published
1999
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection of short fiction draws its title from Anansi, the renowned trickster and storyteller of African and Caribbean folklore. It presents original stories by talented writers of African descent. Readers will discover diverse voices and narratives exploring themes relevant to the African Diaspora.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingReflectiveAtmosphericIntellectual

Genres

Folklore Literary Fiction Mythology Short Stories

Authors

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Angeli R. Rasbury

Angeli R. Rasbury is the author of the imaginative stories Anansi and Sacred Fire. Her work often draws from mythology and folklore, bringing ancient tales to life for modern readers.

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Kalamu ya Salaam

Kalamu ya Salaam is the author of "Anansi." He also compiled "360 Degrees a Revolution of Black Poets," a collection that showcases Black poetry.

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Martin Simmons

Martin Simmons is the author of the popular book, Anansi. His writing often explores themes of folklore and myth, bringing ancient stories to life for modern readers.

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Sheree Renée Thomas

Sheree Renée Thomas is a writer and editor specializing in speculative fiction, dark fantasy, and horror. She's known for her Mythic Delirium series, and for editing The Year