Literature of Benin
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Beninese literature had a strong oral tradition long before French became the dominant language.[1]
Felix Couchoro wrote the first Beninese novel, L'Esclave in 1929.
[edit] Notable Beninese writers
- Olympe Bhêly-Quénum
- Jean Pliya
- Colette Senami Agossou Houeto
- Florent Couao-Zotti
- Richard Dogbeh
- Adelaide Fassinou
- Paulin J. Hountondji
- Paulin Joachim
- José Pliva
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Benin, <http://aflit.arts.uwa.edu.au/CountryBeninEN.html>. Retrieved on 30 September 2007
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