Gotiese elemente in Francois Bloemhof se debuutroman, Die nag het net een oog

[摘要] In this thesis I examine the Gothic elements in François Bloemof's debut novel, Die naghet net een oog (1991). There are two reasons this novel can be seen as an exemplarytext in Afrikaans: firstly, it contributes to a genre of which there are very few examples inAfrikaans, namely the Gothic novel. Secondly, it leads to a reevaluation of texts of C.J.Langenhoven, C. Louis Leipoldt and Marius Gie (pseudonym of Martha C Gieseke). Apartfrom a discussion of the Gothic novel in general and specifically Bloemhof's novel, thisthesis also examines his large oeuvre, constant focus on renewal and his position in theAfrikaans literary system.The Gothic novel is generally regarded as a form of popular literature. This aspect,together with the history, function, development and characteristics of the Gothic novel, isalso looked at in the thesis in an attempt to contribute to the minimal theoretization on thissubject in Afrikaans.Lastly I will discuss the Gothic elements in Bloemhof' s debut novel. Die nag het net eenoog has many of the characteristics of the earlier Gothic novels, but Bloemhof renewsthem by crossing over conventional boundaries. The heroine being the rescuer instead ofthe rescuee, is one such example.The study is concluded with short summarizing comments and suggestions for furtherstudy.

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