Broadened Horizons: African-Language Literature, Film and Creative Media in South Africa

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Dumisani Sibiya Zilibele Mtumane

Broadened Horizons

African-Language Literature, Film and Creative Media in South Africa

Dumisani Sibiya, Zilibele Mtumane

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Peter Lang International Academic Publishers
29 February 2024

Comic book & cartoon art; Animated movies & films; Literature: history & criticism

«This is a unique book which is multidisciplinary in the sense that it discusses a variety of genres which cut across film studies, literature and cartoons. The combination of emerging and renowned scholars’ writing in one anthology makes it an interesting book to add to your collection. I commend the editors for the meticulous selection of the essays to include to this anthology.»

(Professor Evangeline Bonisiwe Zungu, African Languages, University of the Witwatersrand)

«If you are looking for a book that delves into South African literary issues in texts of various types, like films, novels and television programs, this is the book you are looking for. Each topic covered has been thoroughly and logically researched and presents comprehensive and balanced arguments. It will really broaden your understanding of literary devices that make South African literature and African literature so rich and meaningful. Though the book focuses on the analysis of different texts under discussion, one other aspect that makes each chapter an interesting read is the fact that before each detailed analysis, the authors provide you with a clear, interesting synopsis of the book or film being presented so that by the end of the read you have been taken through the story or film in its deepest and broadest form. Broadened Horizons is an academic text that caters for various literary interests – poetry, drama, films and creative media.»

(Dr Choice D Mpanza, Senior Lecturer, English Studies, University of South Africa)

This book discusses three types of creative output in South Africa that are often considered as independent of each other. One section explores traditional literary genres; another examines different South African films, focusing on different themes; and the final section discusses creative media, specifically cartoons. This collection of critical essays broadens the readers’ knowledge and understanding of African-language literature by including literary analysis, film analysis and cartoon interpretation in one volume.

Edited by: Dumisani Sibiya, Zilibele Mtumane
Imprint: Peter Lang International Academic Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 338g
ISBN: 9781803740225
ISBN 10: 1803740221
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 29 February 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dumisani Sibiya is an award-winning novelist, short story writer and poet as well as the editor of various academic and literary books. He holds a PhD in African Languages and he is a senior lecturer at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Zilibele Mtumane is Professor of African Languages at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa. He is a three-time published author, an NRF-rated researcher and editor of several books. He is the current Head of School of Languages and Head of Department (African Languages) at Johannesburg.