{"product_id":"a-fictional-commons-natsume-soseki-and-the-properties-of-modern-literature","title":"A Fictional Commons: Natsume Soseki and the Properties of Modern Literature","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFiction as History in Angola\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"\u003eExplore 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFiction as History\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eAngolan postcolonial literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eFiction as a form of historical discourse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eNational identity and cultural memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eColonialism and anti-colonial resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003ePolitical power and literary expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eAfrican historiography and storytelling traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eSocial and cultural bias in literary narratives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eLiterature's role in nation-building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eExamines more than twenty Angolan novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eAnalyzes works by leading Angolan authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eConnects literature with historical and political events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eExplores themes of resistance, identity, and memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eHighlights African perspectives on history and storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eCombines literary criticism with historical analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eValuable for students, researchers, and literature enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eOffers insight into modern African cultural studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003ePage Count: 188 Pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eDimensions: 9.61\" × 6.69\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003ePublication Date: June 16, 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eCategory: Literary Criticism, African Literature \u0026amp; Postcolonial Studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003e1 × Fiction as History in Angola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MAKS Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50895064399929,"sku":"9781478014621","price":152.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/9891\/4617\/files\/1fBbBPCIkw9781478014621.webp?v=1792588597","url":"https:\/\/store.maksgroups.com\/products\/a-fictional-commons-natsume-soseki-and-the-properties-of-modern-literature","provider":"MAKS Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}