Fiction as History: Resistance and Complicities in Angolan Postcolonial Literature
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Fiction as History in Angola Explore the powerful intersection of literature, history, and national identity in this insightful 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 intersection of literature, history, and national identity in this insightful study of Angolan postcolonial fiction. Through the works of some of Angola’s most influential writers, this book examines how storytelling became a tool for resistance, cultural memory, and the interpretation of historical events.
Overview
This interdisciplinary analysis investigates how Angolan novelists have used fiction to challenge colonial narratives, construct national identity, and reflect on the country's social and political transformations. By blending literary analysis with historical inquiry, the book offers a deeper understanding of the role fiction plays in shaping collective memory.
Key Topics
- Angolan postcolonial literature
- Fiction as a form of historical interpretation
- National identity and cultural memory
- Colonialism and anti-colonial resistance
- African storytelling traditions and historiography
- Political and social themes in Angolan novels
- Literature and nation-building
- Historical narratives through fiction
Features
- Examines more than twenty influential Angolan novels
- Explores works by leading Angolan authors
- Connects literature with history, politics, and culture
- Highlights African perspectives on historiography
- Investigates themes of resistance and complicity
- Blends literary criticism with historical analysis
- Valuable resource for literature, history, and African studies
- Offers insight into postcolonial identity formation
Specifications
- Format: Paperback
- Page Count: 188 Pages
- Dimensions: 9.61" × 6.69"
- Publication Date: June 16, 2025
- Category: Literary Criticism, Postcolonial Studies & African Literature
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Fiction as History: Resistance and Complicities in Angolan Postcolonial Literature
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