{"title":"Mário Pinto de Andrade","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Mário Pinto de Andrade collection, where history and literature intertwine. Mário Pinto de Andrade was a profound thinker, poet, and political figure, revered for his significant contributions to African literature and his pivotal role in Angola's struggle for independence. His insightful works provide readers with a captivating view into the rich tapestry of Angolan history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout books in this collection, \u003cem\u003eThe Revolution Will Be a Poetic Act\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies Andrade's belief in the power of poetry and literature as tools for political and social change. Through his writings, he captures the essence of the African revolution, offering not only a historical account but also a deep, poetic appreciation of the cultural dynamics that fuelled these movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Andrade's works to explore the passion and fervour of African history and resilience. His writings are a must-read for those keen on understanding the intricate history of Angola and the role of art in revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-revolution-will-be-a-poetic-act-by-mario-pinto-de-andrade-9781509559350","title":"The Revolution Will Be a Poetic Act","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eForeword by Lanie Millar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a collection of essays and speeches by Mário Pinto de Andrade, the Angolan literary critic, cultural theorist, and political activist, and one of Africa’s most important 20th-century intellectuals. His writings explore the task of intellectual emancipation of colonised people, which he saw as predicated on the necessary project of political decolonisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs anti-colonial movements got underway, Andrade wrote extensively about the urgent necessity for Africans to turn away from European cultural and political models. He argued that communities emerging from colonisation should focus on voices from within the designated communities, on self-representation, and on horizontal relationships among Black, African, and decolonising peoples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndrade played a key role in theorising the international reach of the revolutionary 20th-century poetry and literature, Black cultural vindication, and African liberation. In his ethical commitment to moving away from focusing solely on the relationship between the colonial occupier and the colonised, he instead promoted ideas and actions that would construct mutual understanding among decolonising communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndrade’s work offers models to rethink race and nation as analytic categories and is particularly relevant not only to scholars of African decolonisation movements but to anyone engaged in contemporary conversations about race, belonging, and political community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000814682348,"sku":"9781509559350","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12615753482725.jpg?v=1763306809"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/mario-pinto-de-andrade.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}