Chaka is a genuine masterpiece that represents one of the earliest major contributions of black Africa to the corpus of modern world literature. Mofoloâ€™s fictionalized life-story account of

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Chaka

Chaka is a genuine masterpiece that represents one of the earliest major contributions of black Africa to the corpus of modern world literature. Mofoloâ€™s fictionalized life-story account of Chaka (Shaka), translated from Sesotho by D. P. Kunene, begins with the future Zulu kingâ€™s birth followed by the unwarranted taunts and abuse he receives during childhood and adolescence. The author manipulates events leading to Chakaâ€™s status of great Zulu warrior, conqueror, and king to emphasize classic tragedyâ€™s psychological themes of ambition and power, cruelty, and ultimate ruin. Mofoloâ€™s clever nods to the supernatural add symbolic value. Kuneneâ€™s fine translation renders the dramatic and tragic tensions in Mofoloâ€™s tale palpable as the richness of the authorâ€™s own culture is revealed. A substantial introduction by the translator provides valuable context for modern readers.

Chaka