This book explores representations of fathers in select South African novels published from the birth of apartheid to the post-transitional moment. Father figures in the texts reflect political and social climates in South Africa—at different times representing the oppressive apartheid government, righteous and authoritative liberation leaders, and the unfulfilled promise of a democratic South Africa. Grant Andrews examines how father characters are linked to storytelling; they narrate the lives of their children and their patriarchal power is constituted through narratives

ISBN: 1869144783

Year of Publication: December 2021

Publisher: University of Kwa-Zulu Natal Press: KwaZulu-Natal

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Stories-Fathers-Nation-Fatherhood-Literature/dp/1869144783