Andrea Thorpe
South African London: Writing the Metropolis After 1948
South African London: Writing the Metropolis After 1948
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This book explores the impact of London on South African literature, particularly during the apartheid years. It highlights the diverse responses of South African writers to exile, global racisms, and modernity, offering nuanced perspectives on these themes. The book features a range of notable South African writers, including Peter Abrahams, Dan Jacobson, Noni Jabavu, Todd Matshikiza, Arthur Nortje, Lauretta Ngcobo, J.M. Coetzee, Justin Cartwright, and Ishtiyaq Shukri.
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Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 28 November 2023
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Spanning the years of apartheid and beyond, this book delves into the rich tapestry of South African writing set in the vibrant city of London. As a significant hub for South African exile and emigration, particularly in the second half of the twentieth century, London played a pivotal role in shaping the history of South African letters in profound and tangible ways.
Being in London provided South African writers with an opportunity to engage with their own notions of Englishness and to reexamine their South African identities. The book showcases a diverse array of responses by South African writers, offering nuanced perspectives on exile, global racisms, and modernity.
The writers examined in this book include renowned figures such as Peter Abrahams, Dan Jacobson, Noni Jabavu, Todd Matshikiza, Arthur Nortje, Lauretta Ngcobo, J.M. Coetzee, Justin Cartwright, and Ishtiyaq Shukri. Each of these writers brings their unique voice and perspective to the pages, contributing to the rich and complex tapestry of South African London.
Through their narratives, these writers explore the complexities of identity, culture, and belonging in a foreign land, while also reflecting on the broader socio-political context of the apartheid era and its aftermath. South African London offers a valuable contribution to the field of literary studies, providing a fresh and insightful perspective on the intersection of South African and British cultures.
Weight: 446g
Dimension: 155 x 235 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526174598
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