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[New Writers Group]. New Writing from Zambia
£275
Zambia, , September, 1964.
Vol.I No.I. 8vo. Original printed wrappers.
New Writing from Zambia was a foundational publication of Zambia’s literary culture in English, started in 1964 just prior to Zambia’s independence by the New Writers Group – a small cosmopolitan grouping of educationalists, journalists and enthusiasts eager to kick-start a Zambia-based literary culture in English. The journal ceased publication in 1975, during which period it published the works of more than 150 authors. The first issue includes contributions by E.M. Chipimo, Kelvin Mlenga, William Mukone and F.O. Bennett.
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