Love and Marriage in Africa in the Novels of Elechi Amadi, Buchi Emecheta and Chinua Achebe

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Exploring love and marriage in African literature, this study highlights their significance across various interpersonal relationships, including romantic and familial ties. It challenges the perception of Africa as emotionally barren, revealing a rich cultural history that embraces complex emotions. Through the works of Elechi Amadi, Buchi Emecheta, and Chinua Achebe, the research examines matrimonial customs, gender dynamics, and societal beliefs, emphasizing love's role in addressing broader themes like class division and superstition in African society.