The lion on the freeway
Subtitle: a thematic introduction to contemporary South African literature in English
By: Theodore F. Sheckels, Jr.
Series: Studies of world literature in English ;; vol. 5
Publisher: P. Lang; Lang Publishing, Incorporated, Peter
Published: 1996
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 250
Subjects: South African literature (English) -- History and criticism.; South African literature (English) -- Themes, motives.; English literature -- 20th century -- Themes, motives.; South Africa -- In literature.
Description: The Lion on the Freeway is a thematic introduction to post-1950 South African English literature. After examining the nation's political history and four earlier landmark works, the study examines the oppressed peoples' "moods," ranging from loving to attacking; the oppressors' "attitudes," ranging from ignorance to action; and the contradictory forecasts the literature offers for South Africa.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [241]-246) and index.