Narrative methods in the African novel

Reading the African novel is not just a literary experience; it's an adventure that opens up new horizons toward a continent rich in history, cultures, and conflicts. Despite its geographical proximity, the African novel remains relatively unknown to Arab readers due to the paucity of translations and critical readings. This makes engaging with it essential to understand the other and discover an important dimension of our shared identity. The African novel mirrors pivotal issues such as the struggle against colonialism, social justice, and racial discrimination. It is a voice that expresses the suffering and aspirations of peoples, making it an integral part of the human experience. Some African works have enjoyed a significant global presence, such as "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe, which has been translated into fifty languages. Despite this presence, African literature remains distant from the Arab world, compared to Western and Latin American literature. However, engaging with it reveals distinctive aesthetics, such as the "aesthetics of resistance," which unites it with Arabic literature in expressing identity and confronting injustice.