Portefeulje, Witskrif ; Essay, Die representasie van stilte in poësie

The objective of the essay is to examine the meaning and content in the white space or iconic white in poetry, with specific reference to the representation of silence. The investigation focuses on the existence of a universal distinguishing white grammar with poets, as it manifests in their individual works, where this white grammar includes the use of an iconic white alphabet as well as specific narratives of silence, or the unmentionable/unspeakable. Possible catalysts and factors that influence the origin, initiation and maintenance of a specific narrative within this white grammar, are discussed and considered. It is found that optimal poetry reading and assimilation implies consideration for the white grammar. The works of two established poets, namely the South African Petra Müller (Afrikaans) and the Belgian Miriam Van hee (Flemish), as well as unpublished poems by Tania du Toit (Afrikaans) are analysed and discussed to inform the investigation.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of English Language and Literature

Year dc:date.issued

2014

Author dc:creator

• Du Toit, Tania

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Hambidge, Joan

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/13318

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/13318