Metafiction in J.M. Coetzee's 'Foe'

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Metafiction serves as a central theme in J. M. Coetzee's Foe, a reimagining of Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. The paper explores the interplay between postcolonialism and postmodernism within Coetzee's narrative, providing definitions and origins of metafiction while examining its broader functions. A detailed analysis focuses on how Coetzee deconstructs the Crusoe myth, revealing the underlying discourse of power that shapes the text. This examination highlights the complexities of storytelling and authorship in a postcolonial context.