Gotiese elemente in Francois Bloemhof se debuutroman, Die nag het net een oog
Date
2007-03
Authors
Loots, Maria Johanna
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Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch
Abstract
In this thesis I examine the Gothic elements in François Bloemof’s debut novel, Die nag
het net een oog (1991). There are two reasons this novel can be seen as an exemplary
text in Afrikaans: firstly, it contributes to a genre of which there are very few examples in
Afrikaans, namely the Gothic novel. Secondly, it leads to a reevaluation of texts of C.J.
Langenhoven, C. Louis Leipoldt and Marius Gie (pseudonym of Martha C Gieseke). Apart
from a discussion of the Gothic novel in general and specifically Bloemhof’s novel, this
thesis also examines his large oeuvre, constant focus on renewal and his position in the
Afrikaans literary system.
The Gothic novel is generally regarded as a form of popular literature. This aspect,
together with the history, function, development and characteristics of the Gothic novel, is
also looked at in the thesis in an attempt to contribute to the minimal theoretization on this
subject in Afrikaans.
Lastly I will discuss the Gothic elements in Bloemhof’ s debut novel. Die nag het net een
oog has many of the characteristics of the earlier Gothic novels, but Bloemhof renews
them by crossing over conventional boundaries. The heroine being the rescuer instead of
the rescuee, is one such example.
The study is concluded with short summarizing comments and suggestions for further
study.
Description
Thesis (MA (Afrikaans and Dutch))—University of Stellenbosch, 2007.
Keywords
Bloemhof, Francois -- Nag het net een oog, Bloemhof, Francois -- Criticism and interpretation, Afrikaans literature -- History and criticism, Gothic revival (Literature) -- South Africa, Dissertations -- Afrikaans literature, Theses -- Afrikaans literature