Allan explores African literature and its impact on the U.S.

Authors

Aldemaro Romero Jr., CUNY Bernard M Baruch CollegeFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-2-2017

Abstract

Although for decades now we have become familiar with the vibrancy and impact of African-American literature in this country, little is publicly mentioned about its roots.

Someone who has researched and taught both African and African-American literature is Dr. Tuzyline Allan. A native of Sierra Leone in West Africa, she has been around, academically speaking. Allan obtained her bachelor’s degree in English from Durham University in England, a master’s degree in English from New York University (NYU), and a doctorate in English from Stony Brook University in New York. Today she is a professor in the Department of English in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences at Baruch College of the City University of New York.

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This work was originally published in College Talk.