Kafir Stories: Seven Short Stories (eBook)

Enriched edition. Exploring 19th-century South Africa through tales of culture, struggle, and humanity

W. C. Scully (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
182 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406624124-7 (EAN)

Infos

In "Kafir Stories: Seven Short Stories," W. C. Scully masterfully explores themes of identity, cultural conflict, and the complexities of colonial life in early 20th-century South Africa. The collection presents a series of poignant narratives that delve into the lives of diverse characters, revealing their struggles and aspirations against a backdrop of societal change. Scully's evocative prose combines vivid imagery with a stark realism that echoes the tensions of the colonial experience. Employing a fragmented structure, the stories create a multifaceted perspective of a world in transition, engaging readers to reflect on the human condition amidst political and social upheavals. W. C. Scully, a prominent South African author and editor, was intricately intertwined with the cultural and political milieu of his time. His experiences as a journalist and a participant in the literary scene informed his nuanced portrayal of colonial dynamics. Scully's understanding of indigenous cultures and his commitment to depicting their realities provide a rich authenticity to his work, a notable contrast to many contemporaneous portrayals that often failed to capture the complexity of African lives. This collection is highly recommended for readers interested in postcolonial literature, as well as those seeking to understand the intricate layers of South African cultural history. Scully's keen observations and empathetic storytelling make "Kafir Stories" a crucial addition to anyone's literary exploration of colonial narratives and their enduring effects.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 9.12.2019
• Einführung: Kelsey Ramsey
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Kelsey Ramsey
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: 19th century narratives • african people • African writers • Character-driven stories • character studies • colonialism themes • Colonial Literature • complex human nature • cultural heritage • cultural insights • emotional depth • English literature • Fiction • Folklore • historical fiction • historical tales • literary fiction • racial tensions • Short Stories • South African Literature • South African society • vivid storytelling • W. C. Scully • Xhosa