A Fictional Commons: Natsume Soseki and the Properties of Modern Literature
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Fiction as History in Angola Explore the powerful relationship between literature, history, and national identity in this compelling study of Angolan postcolonial fiction. Through the works of some of Angola's most...
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Fiction as History in Angola
Explore the powerful relationship between literature, history, and national identity in this compelling study of Angolan postcolonial fiction. Through the works of some of Angola's most influential novelists, this book examines how storytelling became a vital tool for interpreting history, resisting colonial narratives, and shaping cultural memory.
Overview
Fiction as History offers an interdisciplinary analysis of Angolan literature from the 1960s through the 2010s, revealing how fiction has contributed to conversations about colonialism, independence, politics, and identity. By centering African approaches to storytelling and historical understanding, the book provides a fresh perspective on the role literature plays in documenting and interpreting the past.
Key Topics
- Angolan postcolonial literature
- Fiction as a form of historical discourse
- National identity and cultural memory
- Colonialism and anti-colonial resistance
- Political power and literary expression
- African historiography and storytelling traditions
- Social and cultural bias in literary narratives
- Literature's role in nation-building
Features
- Examines more than twenty Angolan novels
- Analyzes works by leading Angolan authors
- Connects literature with historical and political events
- Explores themes of resistance, identity, and memory
- Highlights African perspectives on history and storytelling
- Combines literary criticism with historical analysis
- Valuable for students, researchers, and literature enthusiasts
- Offers insight into modern African cultural studies
Specifications
- Format: Paperback
- Page Count: 188 Pages
- Dimensions: 9.61" × 6.69"
- Publication Date: June 16, 2025
- Category: Literary Criticism, African Literature & Postcolonial Studies
Package Includes
- 1 × Fiction as History in Angola
A Fictional Commons: Natsume Soseki and the Properties of Modern Literature
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