Realism, mimesis, and the possibilities of the novel in Africa

Why, and to what effect, did studies of African fiction celebrate modernism before exploring realism as narrative mode? Africanist engagements with Auerbach, Lukács, Schwarz or bolekaja are welcome; also those championing (post)modernism or magical realism.

Deadline for submissions: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Susan Z. Andrade, U of Pittsburgh (sza@pitt.edu )