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Dance of Life: The Novels of Zakes Mda in Postapartheid South Africa,Used
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In recent years, the work of Zakes Mdanovelist, painter, composer, theater director and filmmakerhas attracted worldwide critical attention. Gail Finchams book examines the five novels Mda has written since South Africas transition to democracy: Ways of Dying (1995), The Heart of Redness (2000), The Madonna of Excelsior (2002), The Whale Caller (2005), and Cion (2007). Dance of Life explores how refigured identity is rooted in Mdas strongly painterly imagination that creates changed spaces in memory and culture. Through a combination of magic realism, African orature, and intertextuality with the Western canon, Mda rejects dualistic thinking of the past and the present, the human and the nonhuman, the living and the dead, the rural and the urban. He imbues his fictional characters with the power to orchestrate a reconfigured subjectivity that is simultaneously political, social, and aesthetic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Dance of Life'? A: 'Dance of Life' explores the theme of refigured identity in post-apartheid South Africa, focusing on how memory and culture shape individual experience.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Dance of Life'? A: The author of 'Dance of Life' is Gail Fincham, who examines the novels of Zakes Mda.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Dance of Life' has a total of 224 pages.
- Q: What type of book is 'Dance of Life'? A: 'Dance of Life' is a paperback used book published in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Dance of Life' published? A: 'Dance of Life' was published on April 22, 2012.
- Q: What is the focus of the analysis in 'Dance of Life'? A: The book focuses on five novels by Zakes Mda, analyzing their narrative style and themes related to post-apartheid identity.
- Q: Is 'Dance of Life' suitable for academic study? A: 'Dance of Life' is suitable for academic study, particularly in literature and cultural studies, due to its critical analysis of significant works.
- Q: What literary techniques does Zakes Mda employ in his novels? A: Zakes Mda employs techniques such as magic realism, African orature, and intertextuality to enrich his narratives.
- Q: Can I find a summary of Zakes Mda's novels in this book? A: 'Dance of Life' provides insightful summaries and analyses of Zakes Mda's five key novels, offering a comprehensive overview.
- Q: What condition is the book in when purchased? A: 'Dance of Life' is listed as a new book in good condition, ensuring quality for readers.