Postcolonial writers wanted to depict their lands and cultures more authentically.
Many postcolonial writers wish to show their culture from their own perspective.
Simply because it adds the feel to the literature, some authors even travel to places all over the world before writing the book. Wilbur Smith for example, he writes mostly about Africa, and everything inside his books is factual, aside from the characters, everything else he writes about the tribes, the land, wildlife, etc. is completely true.
Simply because it adds the feel to the literature, some authors even travel to places all over the world before writing the book. Wilbur Smith for example, he writes mostly about Africa, and everything inside his books is factual, aside from the characters, everything else he writes about the tribes, the land, wildlife, etc. is completely true.
Setting is important in postcolonial African literature because it serves as a backdrop that reflects the impact of colonization and the struggles of decolonization. The physical environment often mirrors the social and political context in which the characters navigate issues of identity, power, and agency. By grounding the narrative in a specific setting, authors can explore the complexities of postcolonial African experiences and highlight the ongoing effects of colonialism.
Dave Kuhne has written: 'African settings in contemporary American novels' -- subject(s): American fiction, In literature, Setting (Literature), African influences, History and criticism
setting
The setting of "The Blinkards" by Kobina Sekyi is in a fictional African village called Mabelaland. This village is used to satirize social and cultural issues in colonial Africa, particularly the adoption of European customs and values by the local population.
To establish setting and context.
To establish setting and context.
There are actually three main ingredients that make up literature. These are the setting of the story, the plot, and the character development. A good plot suffers without interesting, well developed characters, and interesting characters become less so when the plot starts to fall apart. A well-written setting helps the reader visualize important aspects of the story.
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Colonial North America in the 1770's.