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Exploring the intricate relationship between Pepetela and the MPLA, this study delves into the author's reflections on Angola's tumultuous history, including anti-colonial struggles, independence, and civil war. It examines his critiques of political changes and the compromises he navigated as both a writer and a former guerrilla. Rothwell highlights Pepetela's insights into the complexities of revolution and the challenges posed by male chauvinism within the Marxist framework, offering a nuanced perspective on the evolution of one of Africa's most significant nations.
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Pepetela and the MPLA, Phillip Rothwell
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Pepetela and the MPLA
- Subtitle
- The Ethical Evolution of a Revolutionary Writer
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Phillip Rothwell
- Publisher
- Legenda
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 190
- ISBN13
- 9781781887219
- Category
- About Literature, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Exploring the intricate relationship between Pepetela and the MPLA, this study delves into the author's reflections on Angola's tumultuous history, including anti-colonial struggles, independence, and civil war. It examines his critiques of political changes and the compromises he navigated as both a writer and a former guerrilla. Rothwell highlights Pepetela's insights into the complexities of revolution and the challenges posed by male chauvinism within the Marxist framework, offering a nuanced perspective on the evolution of one of Africa's most significant nations.