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OverviewThe book critically investigates how postcolonial African literature engages with the ideology and aesthetics of Black Consciousness. Anchored in the apartheid aftermath, the book explores how Magona's *Mother to Mother* reconstructs identity, revives suppressed histories, and provokes political awareness. Drawing from Steve Biko's vision, the research analyzes Black Consciousness as both a political tool and literary technique. The novel's first-person maternal narrative offers a deeply personal account of Amy Biehl's 1993 killing, rehumanizing both victim and perpetrator, while exposing generational trauma and institutionalized violence. The study highlights Magona's decolonial storytelling, rooted in indigenous knowledge, affective memory, and oral tradition. By portraying mothering as a metaphor for cultural survival and national healing, the book positions the novel as a transformative postcolonial text that confronts historical injustice and envisions paths toward empathy, dignity, and liberation. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lassana KantéPublisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Imprint: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.145kg ISBN: 9783659788468ISBN 10: 3659788465 Pages: 100 Publication Date: 24 July 2025 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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