Edited by Xiao Feng 
Interpretation of the Works of Modern African Writers 

Literature is a kind of social ideology, which is closely related to society, politics, philosophy, religion, morality and other social sciences. It is formed and developed on the basis of certain social economy. Therefore, it can deeply reflect the social life of a country or a nation in a specific period. The function of literature is to reflect social life with images, and to reflect the objective world with concrete, vivid and touching details. Excellent literary works can make people feel as if they are on the spot, as if they are seeing people, as if they are hearing their voices. They are also influenced, educated and cultivated ideologically and emotionally.