Literature of Benin

Literature of Benin

Beninese literature had a strong oral tradition long before French became the dominant language. [Citation |last= |first= |title=Benin |url=http://aflit.arts.uwa.edu.au/CountryBeninEN.html |accessdate=2007-09-30]

Felix Couchoro wrote the first Beninese novel, "L'Esclave" in 1929.

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

ee also

*List of Beninese writers
*Music of Benin

References


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