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Benin literature

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Benin literature

Literature in Benin had a strong oral tradition long before French became the dominant language.

Félix 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
  • References

    Benin literature Wikipedia