An Appraisal of Three Nigerian Poets’ Perspectives on Trends Plaguing Contemporary Nigeria
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Eric Ndoma Besong, Department of Philosophy, Federal University, Lafia, Nigeria.
Here, we attempt a scholarly review and art appreciation of selected recent poems of these poets, with a view to highlighting their contributions to indigenous studies. Although we rely solely on the poems, focusing on their themes, for content-analysis, a few other relevant textual materials are used too. Besides, the poets are also interviewed for an in-depth understanding of their perspectives.
Poets, Perspectives, Trends, Plagues, Contemporary Nigeria, Robert, Dibie and Eze
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Robert, O. S. Bekwarra, Mother Nigeria tears; Who becomes the owner of treasures?; Lawless law house; Lord Achebe’s green stamp left behind; Bakassi: A homeless home. Poems submitted to the Nigerian Centenary Poetry Project. Theme: Nigerian centenary: Through the eyes of poets. 2014.
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