Reconstruction Fiction: Housing and Realist Literature in Postwar Britain
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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 celebrated novelists, this book examines how fiction became a vital medium for interpreting history, preserving memory, and challenging colonial narratives.
Overview
Spanning works written from the 1960s through the 2010s, this interdisciplinary study investigates how Angolan authors used storytelling to engage with major historical events, social transformations, and political struggles. By bringing together literary criticism, history, and cultural analysis, the book reveals how fiction can serve as both a historical record and a vehicle for resistance.
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
- Politics, power, and literary expression
- Memory, trauma, and social change
- The role of writers in shaping public narratives
Features
- Examines over twenty influential Angolan novels
- Analyzes works by leading Angolan authors
- Combines literary, historical, and political perspectives
- Highlights African approaches to recording and interpreting history
- Explores themes of resistance, complicity, and identity
- Offers fresh insights into postcolonial literary studies
- Valuable resource for students, scholars, and readers of African literature
- Connects fiction to broader questions of culture and nationhood
Specifications
- Format: Paperback
- Page Count: 188 Pages
- Dimensions: 9.61" × 6.69"
- Publication Date: June 16, 2025
- Category: African Literature, Literary Criticism & Postcolonial Studies
Package Includes
- 1 × Fiction as History in Angola
Reconstruction Fiction: Housing and Realist Literature in Postwar Britain
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