what is Belizean literature?
Belizean literature incorporates themes of colonialism, cultural identity, and social and political issues, often drawing from the nation's multicultural heritage, including Mayan, Creole, Garifuna, Mestizo, and East Indian influences. Belize has a strong oral storytelling tradition, particularly among the Garifuna and Mayan communities. The stories often feature mythical creatures like la llorona (the weeping woman) or Tata Duende, a mischievous forest spirit.
Belizean written literature often grapples with the legacies of British colonialism and the struggle for independence, achieved in 1981. English is the official language, but many works incorporate Creole, Spanish, or Garifuna. Belize's most prominent novelist is Zee Edgell (1940–2020), the author of Beka Lamb (1982), a coming-of-age novel about a young girl in colonial Belize, and In Times Like These (1991). Another celebrated storyteller and poet is John Alexander Watler (1938–2015). In the margin of dominant English-speaking expression, Colville Young (b. 1932) is the defender of the local Creole language; he is the author of Pataki Full (1991), a collection of short stories in this language. On the other hand, Pen Cayetano (b. 1954) contributed to Garifuna cultural expression.
Belizean written literature often grapples with the legacies of British colonialism and the struggle for independence, achieved in 1981. English is the official language, but many works incorporate Creole, Spanish, or Garifuna. Belize's most prominent novelist is Zee Edgell (1940–2020), the author of Beka Lamb (1982), a coming-of-age novel about a young girl in colonial Belize, and In Times Like These (1991). Another celebrated storyteller and poet is John Alexander Watler (1938–2015). In the margin of dominant English-speaking expression, Colville Young (b. 1932) is the defender of the local Creole language; he is the author of Pataki Full (1991), a collection of short stories in this language. On the other hand, Pen Cayetano (b. 1954) contributed to Garifuna cultural expression.
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