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Years After His Death, Dambudzo Marechera Is Still One Of The Most Exciting And Subversive Writers Africa Has Produced. A Cult Hero For Young Zimbabweans And A Thorn In The Flesh Of Officialdom, Marechera Continues To Inspire And Disturb.In This Documentary Reader, Flora Veitwild Offers A Multifaceted Portrait Of A Man Whose Life Was As Tortured As His Fiction. Through A Wideranging Collection Of Personal Interviews, Memoirs By Friends And Fellow Writers Like Nadine Gordimer, Previously Unpublished Manuscripts, Photographs And Memorabilia She Explores The Man And The Myth.The Book Resounds With Marecheras Own Voice. It Begins With A Fascinating Interview In Which, With Characteristic Wit And Honesty, He Discusses His Background And Work. Subsequent Chapters Chronicle The Major Periods Of His Life: A Poverty Stricken Childhood In Rhodesia, Involvement In Student Unrest And Expulsion From University, His Return To Zimbabwe As A Prophetic But Rejected Critic Of Postcolonial Society. The Final Chapter Draws On Obituaries And Tributes To Assess His Role In Contemporary Zimbabwe. The Reader Is Left With A Contradictory, Haunting Image Of A Writer Whose Explosive Creativity Was Equaled Only By His Urge For Selfdestruction.This Is Not Only The Most Comprehensive Study Of Marechera Yet Published, But An Eloquent Biography Of A Whole Generation: Those Zimbabweans Who Grew Up Under The Smith Regime, Experienced The Loneliness Of Exile, And Returned To Taste The Bitter Fruits Of Independence. The Book, With Its Extensive Bibliography And Array Of Previously Inaccessible Primary And Secondary Sources, Is An Invaluable Resource For Anyone Interested In Contemporary African Literature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'New World Hegemony in the Malay World' about? A: 'New World Hegemony in the Malay World' offers a multi-faceted portrait of the celebrated writer Dambudzo Marechera, exploring his life through personal interviews, memoirs, unpublished manuscripts, and photographs.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Flora Veit-Wild, who provides insights into Marechera's life and impact on contemporary African literature.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 440 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of Marechera's life and works.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: 'New World Hegemony in the Malay World' is published in a paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published in January 2004.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in African literature? A: Yes, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in contemporary African literature, especially those looking to understand the complexities of post-colonial Zimbabwe.
- Q: Does the book include any photographs or memorabilia? A: Yes, the book includes previously unpublished manuscripts, photographs, and memorabilia related to Dambudzo Marechera.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes such as identity, trauma, exile, and the struggles of a generation growing up in post-colonial Zimbabwe.
- Q: Are there any interviews included in the book? A: Yes, the book features a fascinating interview with Dambudzo Marechera, discussing his background and literary work.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for academic studies? A: Absolutely, it includes an extensive bibliography and a variety of primary and secondary sources that make it a valuable academic resource.