A study of L.B.Z. Buthelezi's poetry

Abstract

Chapter 1 introduces the study and also give a biographical sketch of L.B.Z. Buthelezi. Chapter 2 gives a theoretical outline and the application of the deconstruction approach with specific attention to multiplicity of meaning in poetry. Chapter 3 presents the two dominant types of influences prevalent in Buthelezi's poetry which are the traditional and the biblical influences. Chapter 4 deals with intertextuality as a literary approach. It highlights the interrelationship or rather the influence of B. W. Vilakazi's works on L. B.Z. Buthelezi as a latter poet. Chapter 5 focuses on the cultural world view in Buthelezi's poetry and the various cultural forms that he imparts through his poetry. Chapter 6 is a concluding statement that looks back into the first five chapters and also gives suggestions for possible future research