Tracing the (Post)Apartheid Novel beyond 2000: Interviews with Selected Contemporary South African Authors

This anthology features interviews with contemporary South African authors, providing insights into their lives and works. It adopts a world-literary approach to (post)apartheid literature, contributing to debates on contemporary South African writing and highlighting the imbalance in critical and public attention between established and younger writers. The print edition is not for sale in Sub Saharan Africa.

Format: Hardback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating anthology delves into the lives and literary works of contemporary South African authors, providing a glimpse into their experiences and artistic journeys. Danyela Demir and Olivier Moreillon, in their editorial endeavor, transcend the realm of pure literary theory and analysis, inviting the authors to engage in candid conversations and offering insightful assessments of the literary landscape they inhabit. Moreover, they explore key concepts and terms that define the current South African literature, including post-transitional literature and the vibrant literary scene beyond 2000. By adopting a global perspective on (post)apartheid literature, this book makes a significant contribution to ongoing debates surrounding contemporary South African writing. Furthermore, its mission goes beyond mere literary exploration, as it seeks to rectify the imbalance in critical and public attention between renowned literary giants and the younger and newer generation of South African writers, who often remain overlooked. This anthology is exclusively available in print outside Sub Saharan Africa, making it a treasured resource for those seeking to delve deeper into the rich tapestry of South African literature.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032632193