Author: Samuel Edward Krune Mqhayi
Publisher: Rhodes University
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Mqhayi in Translation
Author: Samuel Edward Krune Mqhayi
Publisher: Rhodes University
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Publisher: Rhodes University
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Iziganeko zesizwe
Author: S. E. K. Mqhayi
Publisher: University of Kwazulu Natal Press
ISBN: 9781869143343
Category : Black people
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Samuel Edward Krune Mqhayi (1875-1945) was the most prominent South African imbongi of his day, a Xhosa oral poet who declaimed his impromptu poetry on occasions of significance to his people. The author of numerous works of poetry, fiction and non-fiction, biography, autobiography, and translation, Mqhayi's contributions to Xhosa-language newspapers remains unparalleled in scope and volume. This book reclaims and assembles a chronological sequence of Mqhayi's occasional poems, for the most part now unknown. Sixty poems celebrate significant events in the calendar, on occasions of national or international importance. They constitute Iziganeko zesizwe, a chronicle of the nation, between 1900 and 1943: poetic responses to events from the perspective of the greatest figure in Xhosa literature. Wars feature prominently in these occasional poems-the Boer War, the First World War, the invasion of Abyssinia, and the Second World War-as do political deputations to England, visits from British princes and the death of British kings, the appearance of Halley's Comet, and meetings with Ministers of State. Running through the collection is Mqhayi's proud and fierce determination to maintain an identity rooted in custom and history in the face of territorial dispossession, the loss of title deeds and the vote, and the steady erosion of human rights. Throughout these years, Mqhayi remained constant in offering praise and encouragement to his people, in celebrating their achievements, and in expressing Christian consolation and an unflinching faith in the future liberation of South Africa's black population from foreign control. (Series: Publications of the Opland Collection of Xhosa Literature, Vol. 4) [Subject: African Studies, Poetry]
Publisher: University of Kwazulu Natal Press
ISBN: 9781869143343
Category : Black people
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Samuel Edward Krune Mqhayi (1875-1945) was the most prominent South African imbongi of his day, a Xhosa oral poet who declaimed his impromptu poetry on occasions of significance to his people. The author of numerous works of poetry, fiction and non-fiction, biography, autobiography, and translation, Mqhayi's contributions to Xhosa-language newspapers remains unparalleled in scope and volume. This book reclaims and assembles a chronological sequence of Mqhayi's occasional poems, for the most part now unknown. Sixty poems celebrate significant events in the calendar, on occasions of national or international importance. They constitute Iziganeko zesizwe, a chronicle of the nation, between 1900 and 1943: poetic responses to events from the perspective of the greatest figure in Xhosa literature. Wars feature prominently in these occasional poems-the Boer War, the First World War, the invasion of Abyssinia, and the Second World War-as do political deputations to England, visits from British princes and the death of British kings, the appearance of Halley's Comet, and meetings with Ministers of State. Running through the collection is Mqhayi's proud and fierce determination to maintain an identity rooted in custom and history in the face of territorial dispossession, the loss of title deeds and the vote, and the steady erosion of human rights. Throughout these years, Mqhayi remained constant in offering praise and encouragement to his people, in celebrating their achievements, and in expressing Christian consolation and an unflinching faith in the future liberation of South Africa's black population from foreign control. (Series: Publications of the Opland Collection of Xhosa Literature, Vol. 4) [Subject: African Studies, Poetry]
The Oxford Guide to Literature in English Translation
Author: Peter France
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0198183593
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
"The Guide offers both an essential reference work for students of English and comparative literature and a stimulating overview of literary translation in English."--BOOK JACKET.
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0198183593
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
"The Guide offers both an essential reference work for students of English and comparative literature and a stimulating overview of literary translation in English."--BOOK JACKET.
Encyclopedia of Literary Translation Into English: A-L
Author: O. Classe
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9781884964367
Category : Authors
Languages : en
Pages : 930
Book Description
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9781884964367
Category : Authors
Languages : en
Pages : 930
Book Description
Xhosa Poets and Poetry
Author: Jeff Opland
Publisher: New Africa Books
ISBN: 9780864864208
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Xhosa oral poetry has defied the threats to its integrity over two centuries, to take its place in a free South Africa. This volume establishes the background to this poetic re-emergence, preserving and transmitting the voice of the Xhosa poet.
Publisher: New Africa Books
ISBN: 9780864864208
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Xhosa oral poetry has defied the threats to its integrity over two centuries, to take its place in a free South Africa. This volume establishes the background to this poetic re-emergence, preserving and transmitting the voice of the Xhosa poet.
The Form and Themes of Mqhayi's Poetry and Prose
Author: Wandile F. Kuse
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : South African literature
Languages : en
Pages : 666
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : South African literature
Languages : en
Pages : 666
Book Description
Abantu Besizwe
Author: S. E. K. Mqhayi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781868145010
Category : Authors, Xhosa
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Contains 69 historical and biographical essays contributed to newspapers between 1902 and 1944 with facing English translations. This title includes essays that present South African personalities and events, recording climactic battles and intimate conversations, the growth of national movements and the lives of lifelong friends.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781868145010
Category : Authors, Xhosa
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Contains 69 historical and biographical essays contributed to newspapers between 1902 and 1944 with facing English translations. This title includes essays that present South African personalities and events, recording climactic battles and intimate conversations, the growth of national movements and the lives of lifelong friends.
A Literary Guide to the Eastern Cape
Author: Jeanette Eve
Publisher: Juta and Company Ltd
ISBN: 9781919930152
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
The Eastern Cape is a country of great natural beauty and tourist potential, and has produced a wealth of writers and writings that have responded to the landscape in a variety of interesting and enjoyable ways.
Publisher: Juta and Company Ltd
ISBN: 9781919930152
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
The Eastern Cape is a country of great natural beauty and tourist potential, and has produced a wealth of writers and writings that have responded to the landscape in a variety of interesting and enjoyable ways.
Towards an African Literature
Author: A. C. Jordan
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520020795
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Explores the evolution of Xhosa literature.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520020795
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Explores the evolution of Xhosa literature.
Artefacts of Writing
Author: Peter D. McDonald
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198725159
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
Explores the relationship between literature and international relations and considers how writing resists norms and puts any fixed or final idea of community in question. Part I examines the European context (1860 to 1945) and Part II analyses the traditions of disruptive writing that emerged out of sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia after 1945.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198725159
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
Explores the relationship between literature and international relations and considers how writing resists norms and puts any fixed or final idea of community in question. Part I examines the European context (1860 to 1945) and Part II analyses the traditions of disruptive writing that emerged out of sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia after 1945.