African Literature in the Digital Age: Class and Sexual Politics in New Writing from Nigeria and Kenya

This PhD thesis examines the evolving landscape of African literature published in the digital sphere. It focuses on new writing from Nigeria and Kenya, exploring how themes of class and sexual politics are represented by contemporary authors. The research analyzes the unique characteristics of digital literary production and contrasts the perspectives and agendas of this new generation of writers with those of previous generations. The study aims to bridge a gap in existing literary scholarship by providing a substantive analysis of the digital experience within African literature, considering its impact on both psychic and material realities.