Monthly Archives: August 2019
“The Afrikaner” by Arianna Dagnino: Colonialism, Reconciliation & Transcultural Literature
Dr. Arianna Dagnino, Sessional Lecturer of Italian Studies at UBC, speaks about colonial history, collective guilt, reconciliation and transcultural issues in her latest fiction novel “The Afrikaner.” Tell us about The Afrikaner. The Afrikaner is a South African odyssey set in the … Continue reading
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Postcolonial Writing Revisited
“The Hubris of Public and Personal History in The Afrikaner by Arianna Dagnino” – A Review by Hollay Ghadery “Zoe’s stagnancy is a fascinating reflection of the seeming impossibility of finding closure amidst the disparate beliefs and attitudes in post-colonial … Continue reading
“The Afrikaner” like “Gone with the Wind”: A New Blockbuster?
In his ravishing review of “The Afrikaner” on Amazon.com John Harte compares the novel to “Gone with the Wind”. Could the book really become a new blockbuster? We are working on it! Read the whole review here: “Is this novel … Continue reading