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Explore the evolution of South African literature with The Short Story in South Africa: Contemporary Trends and Perspectives. Part of the Routledge Contemporary South Africa series, this book examines critical interventions in English-language short story writing since the year 2000. While often marginalized in national literary canons, the short story remains a central part of South African literary history. This volume tracks the recent renaissance of the genre, highlighting how new collections and emerging writers impact the contemporary scene. Readers will learn about the rapid growth of diverse subgenres, including speculative fiction, erotic fiction, flash fiction, and queer fiction. It is an essential resource for understanding the changing landscape of modern South African storytelling.

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This Routledge publication examines English-language short story writing in South Africa from the year 2000 to the present.

The book provides analysis on the significant renaissance currently occurring within the South African short story genre.

Readers can study the expansion of popular subgenres such as speculative fiction, erotic fiction, flash fiction, and queer fiction.

This text explores how new collections and young writers are shaping the contemporary literary scene in South Africa.

The content covers the role of the short story in the trajectory of South African literary history and national canons.

Product Specifications
Brand
Routledge
Format
hardcover
ASIN
1032129158
Category
Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
25 March 2022
Listed Since
06 October 2021

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