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The representation of ‘Ethiopianness’ and ‘Oromoness’ in two Oromo-language novels: Yoomi Laataa by Isaayas Hordofaa and Kuusaa Gadoo by Gaaddisaa Birruu

Pages 84-97 | Received 15 Oct 2013, Accepted 07 Oct 2014, Published online: 06 Jan 2015

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