Benin literature

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.

Notable Beninese writers

See also

References

  1. ^ Benin, http://aflit.arts.uwa.edu.au/CountryBeninEN.html, retrieved 2007-09-30 
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