Can Themba: The Making and Breaking of the Intellectual Tsotsi, a Biography - Rilegato

Mahala, Siphiwo

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ISBN 10: 1776147324 ISBN 13: 9781776147328

Casa editrice: Witwatersrand Univ Pr, 2022

Riassunto

<p><b>Mahala's biography gives insight into the life and writing of Can Themba (1924–1967), an iconic figure of the South African literary world and Drum journalist who died in exile</b><br><br><i>Can Themba: The Intellectual Tsotsi, a Biography</i> brings to life the iconic South African writer and journalist, Can Themba, (21 June 1924 – 8 September 1967) who died while exiled in Swaziland in 1967. Best known for his classic short story, ‘The Suit’, Themba has been somewhat of an enigma, with very little known about his personal life. This biography brings forth the voices of those who had personal interactions with him, shining the light on different aspects of his life including education, literature, journalism and political fraternities. It features interviews with prominent individuals including his former students, Abdul Bham, Pitika Ntuli, and Mbulelo Mzamane; journalistic mentees Juby Mayet and Joe Thloloe; as well as friends, colleagues and contemporaries Parks Mangena, Peter Magubane, Jurgen Schadeberg, Don Mattera, and Nadine Gordimer; in addition to artists and academics Mothobi Mutloatse, Muxe Nkondo and Njabulo S. Ndebele. Also featured in this biographical text are veteran political figures such as Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Lindiwe Mabuza and Ahmed Kathrada.<br><br>Themba’s intellectual acumen, scholarly aptitude and witticism are some of his most revered characteristics amongst those who had interactions with him either in person or through comprehensive reading of his works. Mahala is a master storyteller and deftly weaves together the threads of Themba's dynamic life. In this edifying biography Mahala recreates the sparkle and pathos of Sophiatown of the 1950s and the Drum era. Can Themba’s successes and failures, as well as his triumphs and tribulations reverberate on the pages of this long-awaited biography.</p>

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Informazioni sull?autore

<b>Siphiwo Mahala</b> is a short story writer, novelist, playwright and literary critic. He is the author of the novel When A Man Cries (2007), which he translated into isiXhosa as Yakhal’ Indoda (2010), and the short story collection African Delights (2011). He is a Research Fellow at Johannesburg Institute of Advanced Study.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Witwatersrand Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2022
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1776147324
• ISBN 13: 9781776147328
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 312
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• Persona responsabile: non disponibile