Sociological Engagement of Selected Poems from Malawi

It seems only a little is known about literary writers from Malawi. However, this study engages selected poems from the country. The purpose of this study is to sensitize readers with human conditions in that part of the world as reflected in the selected poems of Jack Mapanje, Edison Mpina and David Rubadiri. The writers are purposively selected because of their inclination towards social advancement. Content analysis is employed as methodology and the sociological literary perspective serves as the conceptual framework. Findings reveal that the selected poems are sociopolitical satires of the postcolonial period in Malawi. The poets advocate for good governance.