A survey of the development of Swati poetry from 1977 to 1992

Simelane, Simeon Zantshuke

dc.contributor.advisor	Msimang, C.T. (Prof.)	en
dc.contributor.author	Simelane, Simeon Zantshuke	en
dc.date.accessioned	2009-08-25T10:51:16Z
dc.date.available	2009-08-25T10:51:16Z
dc.date.issued	2009-08-25T10:51:16Z
dc.date.submitted	2003-11-30	en
dc.identifier.citation	Simelane, Simeon Zantshuke (2009) A survey of the development of Swati poetry from 1977 to 1992, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1283>	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1283
dc.description.abstract	Chapter One orients the reader to the study. The problem statements and concepts are presented and defined. The chapter sets the delimitation and outlines the methodology Chapter Two investigates the different types of Swati poetry. The variety of poems found in their anthologies will be assessed and explored This will also determine the poetic flavour of these poems. Chapter Three explores the themes and content found in Swati poetry as written by different poets. The success of the poets and their works is compared and assessed. Chapter Four explores imagery in Swati poetry. Figures of speech reflecting high poetic technique are explored and discussed. Appropriate Swati words used in poetry are investigated. Chapter Five discusses the development of external structure, and assesses what poets had done. The techniques of poetry will be discussed. Chapter Six deals with the merits and demerits of Swati poetry. Recommendations, of general assistance to poets, are discussed.	en
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.title	A survey of the development of Swati poetry from 1977 to 1992	en
dc.type	Thesis	en
dc.contributor.email	djagegjj@unisa.ac.za	en
dc.description.department	African Languages	en
dc.description.degree	MA (AFRICAN LANGUAGES)	en