Robert Muponde at The Book Cafe, Zimbabwe
The following is an announcement, in full, of Robert Muponde's appearance at the Book Cafe in Harare, Zimbabwe. He will be discussing works by Chenjerai Hove and Shimmer Chinodya:
On Thursday 16 October, the 5.30pm Literary Evening at The Book Café extends a warm welcome to Professor Robert Muponde from the Department of English, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Responding to a long-standing invitation by Pamberi Trust, he will make a presentation based on the work of two of Zimbabwe’s best-loved authors, entitled ‘Visions of Ailing Men in Chenjerai Hove’s Bones and Shimmer Chinodya’s Strife.
The paper seeks to explore the ways in which differently placed dystopian masculinities in the two novels help us to think about an evolving narrative of postcolonial Zimbabwe.
Mr Memory Chirere of the UZ Department of English will chair the ensuing discussion.
PROF ROBERT MUPONDE at The Book Cafe
Thu 16 October 2008
LITERARY PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION:
Visions of Ailing Men in Chenjerai Hove’s ‘Bones’ and Shimmer Chinodya’s ‘Strife’
Professor Robert Muponde, who holds a Ph.D in Literature, teaches in the Department of English, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. He is one of the leading critics on Zimbabwean and African Literature. Among his many scholarly publications are seminal co-edited titles such as No More Plastic Balls: An Anthology of New Voices in the Zimbabwean Short Story (2000); Sign and Taboo: Perspectives on the poetic fiction of Yvonne Vera (2002); Versions of Zimbabwe: New Approaches to Literature and Culture (2005); and Manning the Nation: Father Figures in Zimbabwean Literature and Society (2007).
His single-authored forthcoming book is on the idea of childhood in Zimbabwean literature and culture. Currently, his research interests revolve around issues to do with men and masculinities in Zimbabwean politics and literature. A recent conference paper focused on the kinds of masculinities embodied by the figures of Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai, and speculates on what they might mean for political cultures.
Pamberi Trust literary discussions at The Book Café have been ongoing for many years, bringing literary people together from across the city. Over the years the discussion programme has enjoyed the guidance of Zimbabwean publisher Weaver Press, and Pamberi Trust’s Communications project, which includes Literary, Artists’ Voices and other discussions, is supported by the W.K.Kellogg Foundation.
Literary events and discussions are free, and all are welcome.
The Book Café, Fife Ave Mall, Harare
Thursday 16 October 2008, 5.30-7pm
Penny Yon
For Pamberi Trust
On Thursday 16 October, the 5.30pm Literary Evening at The Book Café extends a warm welcome to Professor Robert Muponde from the Department of English, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Responding to a long-standing invitation by Pamberi Trust, he will make a presentation based on the work of two of Zimbabwe’s best-loved authors, entitled ‘Visions of Ailing Men in Chenjerai Hove’s Bones and Shimmer Chinodya’s Strife.
The paper seeks to explore the ways in which differently placed dystopian masculinities in the two novels help us to think about an evolving narrative of postcolonial Zimbabwe.
Mr Memory Chirere of the UZ Department of English will chair the ensuing discussion.
PROF ROBERT MUPONDE at The Book Cafe
Thu 16 October 2008
LITERARY PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION:
Visions of Ailing Men in Chenjerai Hove’s ‘Bones’ and Shimmer Chinodya’s ‘Strife’
Professor Robert Muponde, who holds a Ph.D in Literature, teaches in the Department of English, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. He is one of the leading critics on Zimbabwean and African Literature. Among his many scholarly publications are seminal co-edited titles such as No More Plastic Balls: An Anthology of New Voices in the Zimbabwean Short Story (2000); Sign and Taboo: Perspectives on the poetic fiction of Yvonne Vera (2002); Versions of Zimbabwe: New Approaches to Literature and Culture (2005); and Manning the Nation: Father Figures in Zimbabwean Literature and Society (2007).
His single-authored forthcoming book is on the idea of childhood in Zimbabwean literature and culture. Currently, his research interests revolve around issues to do with men and masculinities in Zimbabwean politics and literature. A recent conference paper focused on the kinds of masculinities embodied by the figures of Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai, and speculates on what they might mean for political cultures.
Pamberi Trust literary discussions at The Book Café have been ongoing for many years, bringing literary people together from across the city. Over the years the discussion programme has enjoyed the guidance of Zimbabwean publisher Weaver Press, and Pamberi Trust’s Communications project, which includes Literary, Artists’ Voices and other discussions, is supported by the W.K.Kellogg Foundation.
Literary events and discussions are free, and all are welcome.
The Book Café, Fife Ave Mall, Harare
Thursday 16 October 2008, 5.30-7pm
Penny Yon
For Pamberi Trust
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