Lesotho literature is the literature of the African kingdom of Lesotho. Notable Basotho authors include Moroesi Akhionbare (1945β ), Thomas Mofolo (1876β1948), Caroline Ntseliseng Khaketla (1918β2012), Mzamane Nhlapo and Mpho Matsepo Nthunya.
Only a limited amount of Lesotho literature is available in the English language. Among these works is Chaka (1931)βthe most famous novel by the writer Thomas Mofolo. Written in Sesotho, it tells the story of the rise and fall of a Zulu emperor-king. It was named one of the twelve best works of African literature of the 20th century by a panel organized by Ali Mazrui. The book has been translated into English twice.
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