examines the life and work of Mazisi Kunene
explores how 'oraliterature' and cultural traditions informed Kunene's poetry
draws on a range of interviews and comparative studies, the book situates Kunene's work in a wider conversation about South African social struggles.
This book is an important contribution to our understanding of one of the giants of African literary history. As such, it will be of interest to researchers across African literary and postcolonial studies.