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Peter Wuteh Vakunta

    Camfranglais
    English Without Tears
    Majunga Tok
    Straddling the Mungo
    Cry my Beloved Africa. Essays on the Postcolonial Aura in Africa
    Speak Camfranglais pour un Renouveau Onglais
    • 2022

      English Without Tears

      Mind Your P's and Q's

      • 254pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      Focusing on the evolution of English in a global context, this textbook addresses the complexities of the language as it adapts to various cultural influences. It highlights common grammatical and lexical errors made by non-native speakers and aims to clarify these issues for learners and educators alike. With straightforward language and practical examples, the book seeks to support effective communication in English, contributing to the broader discussion of global Englishes and their unique characteristics.

      English Without Tears
    • 2022

      Dissent

      The Highest Stage of Patriotism

      • 160pages
      • 6 heures de lecture

      The book presents dissent as the highest form of love for one's country, challenging conventional notions of patriotism that often gloss over flaws. The author critiques blind nationalism and advocates for a more nuanced understanding of loyalty, emphasizing the importance of questioning and improving one’s homeland rather than idealizing it. This thought-provoking treatise encourages readers to embrace constructive criticism as a vital expression of their commitment to their nation.

      Dissent
    • 2021

      Slanguage

      Poetry from Dreamland

      • 124pages
      • 5 heures de lecture

      The collection features cathartic poems that reflect the poet's diverse global experiences. Each piece serves as a translation of deep emotions, acting as an outlet for pent-up feelings. This anthology captures the poet's desire to articulate a fragmented mind, striving to restore sanity in a chaotic world.

      Slanguage
    • 2021

      Aporia

      Lament of an Ambazonian Revolutionary

      • 96pages
      • 4 heures de lecture

      The prose poem articulates a passionate defense of the Ambazonian Revolution, driven by the author's belief in the intellectual's duty to voice unspoken truths. It emerges from the backdrop of ongoing genocide in Cameroon, highlighting issues such as linguistic oppression, poor governance, and tribalism. Each verse serves as a poignant expression of the poet's frustration and anger towards the longstanding injustices faced by Anglophone Cameroonians, encapsulating the emotional turmoil surrounding these critical events.

      Aporia
    • 2020

      Tragedy of the Commons

      • 172pages
      • 7 heures de lecture

      Exploring existential themes, this collection of poems serves as a call to awareness regarding the overlooked issues of contemporary society. The poet employs accessible language to engage readers, inviting them to reflect on significant yet often trivialized concerns. Divided into thematic sections, the work encourages a deeper understanding of the human experience and challenges audiences to awaken from complacency.

      Tragedy of the Commons
    • 2016

      Gravitas

      Poetic Consciencism for Cameroon

      • 58pages
      • 3 heures de lecture

      With audacity and prophetic insight, the poet delivers a poignant exploration of Cameroon through a long, didactic poem. Emphasizing clarity and purpose, the work transcends mere aesthetics, blending passion, sarcasm, and sharp irony. It challenges societal norms and addresses deep-rooted issues, echoing Salman Rushdie's belief in the poet's duty to confront the unspoken. Music becomes a call to introspection, while the traditional comforts of alcohol are reexamined. This bittersweet reflection captures the struggle of a native son grappling with a tumultuous homeland.

      Gravitas
    • 2016

      This study teases out the nexus between text typologies and translational paradigms. Camfranglais fictional works are not canonical texts; rather they find a niche in the corpus of peripheral ethnographic texts that require an interpretive approach to translational practice. Translators of Camfranglais literature cannot but be like the texts they translate - at once multilingual and multicultural. Given the Polytonal and multilingual composition of Camfranglais literary texts, the onus rests with translators charged with the onerous task of bridging communicative gaps to conceive models that are germane to the translation of these multi-coded texts.

      Critical Perspectives on the Theory and Practice of Translating Camfranglais Literature
    • 2014

      Camfranglais

      The Making of a New Language in Cameroonian Literature

      • 238pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      Focusing on hybridized literature, this study emphasizes the importance of untranslatability in fostering cross-cultural engagement. It challenges the notion that lesser-known literatures should conform to a universal language, advocating for a deeper appreciation of diverse literary expressions. Through various approaches and extensive sources, the book creates intricate interdisciplinary links, offering a valuable introduction to a unique literary phenomenon that may be unfamiliar to those outside the bilingual and multicultural context of Cameroon.

      Camfranglais
    • 2013

      Cette collection de poèmes reflète la réalité du Cameroun, s'exprimant dans le langage populaire. Elle donne voix aux marginalisés, abordant des thèmes tels que l'impunité, la corruption, l'abus de pouvoir et la manipulation électorale. "Speak camfranglais pour un renouveau ongolais" appelle à un renouveau au Cameroun.

      Speak Camfranglais pour un Renouveau Onglais
    • 2012

      A Nation at Risk

      A Personal Narrative of the Cameroonian Crisis

      • 206pages
      • 8 heures de lecture

      The narrative explores the decline of Cameroon under President Paul Biya's leadership, portraying it as a requiem for the nation. It critiques the dysfunctional government and Biya's ego-driven rule, suggesting that understanding the political landscape requires insight into the mindset of its leaders. The author argues that those in power engage in politics as a self-serving game, reveling in the darker aspects of authority while the country faces a dire crisis. This examination provides a stark view of the political dynamics affecting Cameroon today.

      A Nation at Risk