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Umoya wembongi: Collected poems (1922–1935)(Publications of the Opland Collection of Xhosa Literature)

Umoya wembongi: Collected poems (1922–1935)(Publications of the Opland Collection of Xhosa Literature)


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All 65 of John Solilo's poems from Izala, now out of print, with an additional 28 first published in newspapers, in isiXhosa and English translation, with a comprehensive introduction John Solilo (1864-1940) was a prolific contributor to Xhosa-language newspapers. He submitted letters and articles on a variety of issues, local news reports from Cradock and Uitenhage, and a considerable body of poetry. His major literary contribution was his collection of poems entitled Izala (A Rubbish Dump), published in 1925, the earliest volume of poetry by a single author in the history of Xhosa literature. Solilo's literary reputation today, however, is at variance with his prominence as a major author in the first four decades of the twentieth century: he is hardly mentioned, if at all, by literary historians, Izala has long been out of print, and copies can no longer be located. In restoring to the public domain the 65 poems that made up Izala and adding an additional 28 that were published in newspapers both before and after the appearance of Izala, the editors hope to revive John Solilo's reputation as a poet, and to establish his status as a pre-eminent Xhosa author. In his poetry, Solilo urged passivity and opposed political revolt, but he could also be scathing in his denunciation of black indignities suffered under white control, inspired as he was by umoya wembongi, the spirit of the imbongi, the praise poet whose stirring declamations roused his audiences to action or contemplation. University of KwaZulu-Natal Press: Southern African Development Community

Table of Contents:
Foreword by Ncedile Saule Introduction Izala (1925) Intshayelelo: Introduction 1. Tennyson 2. Gcina indlebe zako: Mind your ears 3. Libala uxolele: Forgive and forget 4. Imvisiswano: Harmony 5. Sobasisisulu xa singa fundi: With no education we'll be easy prey 6. Yaleka: Be warned 7. Intshwaqe yembongi: The poet's rant 8. Izibongo zika Yesu wase Nazarete: The praises of Jesus of Nazareth 9. Esikolweni: At school 10. Funda: Learn 11. Cingela nabanye: Consider others 12. U-kufa: Death 13. Vuya Lovedale: Rejoice, Lovedale 14. Gqalisisa: Pay attention 15. Igqala: An observer 16. Nombina Taketu 17. Okunqabele o-Ntsundu: Constraints on blacks 18. Izibongo zika Ntsikana: The praises of Ntsikana 19. Ngokufa kone zinto: On the death of a wealthy man 20. Intsini: Laughter 21. Okutandwa ngabanye kubi kwabanye: What's liked by one seems bad to another 22. U-buhle bezinto: Nature's splendour 23. S.E. Mqayi 24. Ngo moya we mbongi: The poet's spirit 25. Ngomteto wezibongo: Poetic rules 26. Indalo: The natural order 27. Ntab' elanga: Ntabelanga 28. Intsonkota: A parable 29. Ingoma yaba-ntwana base Africa: Song of the children of Africa 30. Amasiko: Customs 31. Canon Binyon 32. Ngokulibala uyabulala: Forgetfulness kills 33. Aba-mele Inxuba: Fish River representatives 34. Komani: Queenstown 35. Fundani bazali: Parents, learn 36. Intyilelo: The revelation 37. Ukuqayiselana: Mutual boasting 38. Savela isono sam: My sin came to light 39. Don Jabavu 40. Ingxoxo (Inyembezi ezingena msuli): A debate (Tears with none to dab them) 41. Isimanga sembali: A wondrous tale 42. Mtandi we sizwe: The lover of nation 43. Nxukwebe: Healdtown 44. Pantsi pezulu: Topsy turvy 45. Isiyalo nge mfundo: Admonition on education 46. Ziyaguquka izinto: The times are changing 47. Malumko ase Africa: African intellectuals 48. Ndiyamtanda u-Mxosa: I love a Xhosa 49. Iyeza lesimilo: Character tonic 50. Abarori: The disgruntled 51. Incoko nokufa: Conversation with death 52. Ukunganeli: Dissatisfaction 53. Susa amehlo ebubini: Stop seeing the bad 54. Ngokuzicingela: Vanity 55. Fehleli: Dead In Life 56. Unina: The mother 57. Impendulo ye nxila: The drunkard's reply 58. Yinjezu: A side-long glance 59. Yeka into zabanye: Mind your own business 60. Uku yola kobu denge: The joy of ignorance 61. A-makonza avanayo: Servants in harmony 62. Ngu nawe nawe: It's you! It's you! 63. Inyaniso: Truth 64. Nditiyiwe: Nobody loves me 65. Heli ka Teba: Harry Taberer Isihlomelo: Glossary Ezinye izibongo: Additional poems 66. Indaba ze Nxanxadi: The shrike's news (1923) 67. Isiyalo ku batshati (amadoda): An exhortation to newlyweds (men) (1924) 68. Yiva Mtakati: Listen, sorcerer (1924) 69. Izwe lam: My country (1924) 70. Satana: Satan (1924) 71. Bawo-Kilesimesi: Father Christmas (1926) 72. Bancede abantu: Help the people (1926) 73. Izijungqe zenteto: A few extra words (1926) 74. Nge bhanela: The flag (1926) 75. Ngo Provincial William M. Gcule: Provincial William M. Gcule (1926) 76. Isi bini sika Mvelo: Nature's couple (1927) 77. Umfo ono mona: The envious man (1927) 78. Ndibeka ilitye: An epitaph (1927) 79. Nongqause Mhlakaza: Nongqawuse daughter of Mhlakaza (1927) 80. Usiba lwam: My fountain pen (1927) 81. I-xoxo: The frog (1927) 82. U-bomi: Life (1927) 83. Intshayelelo: An introduction (1928) 84. Igqweta lase Lady Frere: A Lady Frere lawyer (1928) 85. Ku Canon Malgas: To Canon Malgas (1928) 86. Rev. S.S. Kuze (1928) 87. Ngo Rev. W.C. Dakada: On Rev. W.C. Dakada (1928) 88. Jeremiah Sikiti (1928) 89. M. Pelem (1928) 90. Yenza: Do (1933) 91. Ngokufa: On death (1933) 92. Amatshivela: Shirkers (1933) 93. Ngomso: Tomorrow (1935) Biographical appendices Sources Bibliography

About the Author :
JEFF OPLAND held appointments at the University of Cape Town, University of Durban-Westville and Rhodes University and taught at the Universities of Toronto, Yale, and Leipzig as well as Vassar College before his retirement. PETER T. MTUZE is the most prolific living isiXhosa writer: he has produced novels, short stories, essays, drama, poetry, autobiography and language books. Mtuze's first book, UDingezweni (1966), is regarded as a classic novel. One of his singular achievements was his translation of former President Nelson Mandela's autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom, into isiXhosa. He worked on the University of Fort Hare Xhosa Dictionary Project, at the University of South Africa and at Rhodes University, where he retired as Professor Emeritus.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781847014467
  • Publisher: James Currey
  • Publisher Imprint: James Currey
  • Height: 230 mm
  • No of Pages: 436
  • Series Title: Publications of the Opland Collection of Xhosa Literature
  • Width: 150 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1847014461
  • Publisher Date: 09 Dec 2025
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Collected poems (1922–1935)


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