The Novels of Wilton Sankawulo

Dr. Robert H. Brown explores the challenges faced by Liberian writers and the scarcity of creative fiction in Liberia, highlighting notable works in chronological order. He critically examines Wilton Sankawulo's novels—The Rain and the Night, Sundown at Dawn: A Liberian Odyssey, and Birds Are Singing—situating them within the context of indigenous Liberian thought and the country's historical moment. Despite some stylistic flaws, these novels are poised to become significant contributions to African literature, sharing thematic and atmospheric connections.