Browsing Philosophiae Doctor - PhD (English) by Subject "Fiction"

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  • Alex la Guma: a literary and political biography of the South African years 

    Field, Roger Michael (University of the Western Cape, 2001)
    The South African years (1925-1966) of Alex la Guma is examined in this thesis. While La Guma's father was an important role model, most critics have overlooked his mother's contribution to his literary and political ...

  • The buried chameleon: A novel and critical reflective essay 

    Fick, Cornelia Elizabeth (University of the Western Cape, 2022)
    The critical-reflective component of the novel The Buried Chameleon explores the background to the writing of the novel, how I conducted my research, the challenges of writing a historical and contemporary dual narrative, ...

  • Eros and politics: Love and its discontents in the fiction of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o 

    Annin, Felicia (University of the Western Cape, 2020)
    In this study I focus on how Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s fiction portrays his socio-political vision through the prevalence of the intimate relationships it displays. The study critically analyses the significant role romantic ...