{"product_id":"fiction-as-history-resistance-and-complicities-in-angolan-postcolonial-literature","title":"Fiction as History: Resistance and Complicities in Angolan Postcolonial 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 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"\u003eThis 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.\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 interpretation\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\"\u003eAfrican storytelling traditions and historiography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003ePolitical and social themes in Angolan novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eLiterature and nation-building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eHistorical narratives through fiction\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 influential Angolan novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eExplores works by leading Angolan authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eConnects literature with history, politics, and culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eHighlights African perspectives on historiography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eInvestigates themes of resistance and complicity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eBlends literary criticism with historical analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eValuable resource for literature, history, and African studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eOffers insight into postcolonial identity formation\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, Postcolonial Studies \u0026amp; African Literature\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":50895064531001,"sku":"9781839541612","price":82.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/9891\/4617\/files\/YBDy0XZRlj9781839541612.webp?v=1792588614","url":"https:\/\/store.maksgroups.com\/products\/fiction-as-history-resistance-and-complicities-in-angolan-postcolonial-literature","provider":"MAKS Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}