Hausa literature
Literature in the Hausa language / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hausa literature is any work written in the Hausa language. It includes poetry, prose, songwriting, music, and drama. Hausa literature includes folk literature, much of which has been transcribed, and provides a means of recording, preserving, and transmitting knowledge, especially in regard to social, psychological, spiritual, or political roles.
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Hausa works are classified based on whether they are poetry, prose or drama. Such works are then categorized according to historical periods; otherwise, they may be classified based on their adherence to certain aesthetic features or genres.