Abstract
M.A. (African Languages)
Poetry is an art form beyond other genres. It is superior
because it is tied up with deep feelings. "It is an outflow of
powerful feelings". Poetry is by and large, differentiated from
prose by a mark of greater specialism. African poetry is
twofold; viz. traditional poetry and modern poetry. Traditional
poetry is derived from Africa; and modern poetry is developed
largely from the west.
A brief statement on Northern Sotho poetry was given attention.
The abilities of Tseke as a poet were briefly discussed. Tseke's
poems were divided according to themes and poetic forms. Russian
Formalism as a literary theory was looked into. Imagery as a
poetic device was discussed under headings such as: figures of
speech, senses used to evoke images and repetition. Tseke's
language was discussed to show his ability to coin new words.
Structure as a poetic device included headings such as: structure
of poems, what brings structural agreement between stanzas and
elements which contribute to the achievement of unity in poems.