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  • Comment: there are two reviews (citation 1 and 13), however i am unsure of the reliability of these two sources. PARAKANYAA (talk) 06:39, 10 July 2024 (UTC)


Love Grows Stronger in Death
EditorIbrahim Babátúndé Ibrahim Basit Jamiu
AuthorTope Akintayo
GenreAnthology
Publication date
May 24, 2004
ISBN9789787880876

Love Grows Stronger in Death is an anthology of short fiction by 15 writers from Africa and the African diaspora..[1], curated by Tope Akintayo and co-edited by Ibrahim Babatunde Ibrahim and Basit Jamiu.[2]

Published in May 2024 by Witsprouts Books[3], the anthology features stories by 15 emerging writers from Africa, exploring the themes of love, loss, and grief[4]

Love Grows Stronger in Death is part of the Witsprouts Anthologies project[5][6], an annual dedicated to celebrating African literary brilliance and fostering a community for emerging writers[7].

Themes and Stories

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Love Grows Stronger in Death delves into the human experience of love, loss, and grief, exploring how unexplored affections and missed opportunities resonate more strongly in the face of loss[8][9][5]. The stories in the anthology offer unique perspectives on the intricacies of relationships and the universal human experiences that bind people together[10]. They also deal with how protagonists grapple with grief in the face of terminal illnesses like Alzehmiers and cancer and how these experiences affect the way persons going through grief interact with society[11][12]

Contributors

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The anthology features stories by the following emerging writers from Africa:

  • Enit’ayanfe Ayosojumi Akinsanya
  • Roseline Mgbodichinma
  • Mustapha Enesi
  • Chinuzoke Chinuwa
  • Chourouq Nasri
  • David Ben Eke
  • Michael Chiedoziem Chukwudera
  • Chinonso Nzeh
  • Ayo Deforge
  • Elisha Oluyemi
  • Obinna Inogbo
  • Mohammed Babajide Mohammed
  • Aishat Adesanya
  • Miracle Elvis Ifesinachi
  • Thirikwa Nyingi

Reception

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The anthology has been critiqued for its unique and captivating stories that explore the complexities of love and loss[13]. The contributors' use of language and their ability to weave engaging narratives have been particularly noted. Reviewing the anthology for Afrocritik, Chimezie Chika observed that “though this is a small sample of the deluge of writing coming out of Africa, Love Grows Stronger in Death represents, in many ways, the nature of writing being produced by young writers on the continent.”[13] Sunday Aikulola of The Guardian criticized the book’s lack of gender balance, saying “Love Grows Stronger in Death is a compelling read, filled with brilliant writing that draw the reader in from start to finish. It could, however, benefit from a more diverse range of contributors, particularly more female writers.”[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Nigeria, Guardian (2024-04-12). "Love grows stronger in death: An exploration of love in the face of loss". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  2. ^ "Witsprouts Books Announces Release Date for "Love Grows Stronger in Death" Anthology". 2024-03-08. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  3. ^ "Love Grows Stronger in Death". Goodreads. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  4. ^ Ajose, Kehinde (2024-04-13). "Witsprouts Books to release anthology". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  5. ^ a b Editor (2023-06-13). "Witsprouts Anthologies Enlists Advisory Board to Elevate African Literary Excellence - Afrocritik". Retrieved 2024-07-02. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ AbdulRahman, Haneefah (2023-06-08). "Press Release: Witsprouts Anthologies Announces Formation of Advisory Board". Witsprouts. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  7. ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2023-07-12). "How Tope Akintayo is building Witsprouts to foster a deeper engagement in African arts and culture". Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  8. ^ "COVER REVEAL | Love Grows Stronger in Death, edited by Basit Jamiu and Ibrahim Babatunde Ibrahim". brittlepaper.com. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  9. ^ "Cover Reveal: Love Grows Stronger in Death Anthology - JAY Lit". 2024-03-12. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  10. ^ TVC (2024-06-06). Book Chat: Love Grows Stronger In Death | Full Analyses By Tope Akintayo. Retrieved 2024-06-10 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ "Reading Event for Witsprouts' "Love Grows Stronger in Death" explores mental health care". Tribune Online. June 7, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  12. ^ "Love Grows Stronger in Death book reading event to commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month". 2024-05-22. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  13. ^ a b Chika, Chimezie (2024-04-11). ""Love Grows Stronger in Death" Anthology Explores the Depth of Human Emotions Amidst Mortality - Afrocritik". Retrieved 2024-06-10.