Unfortunately, I have no knowledge of the author of this 'birth of a nation a comic novel'. It could be a local author who is writing about a specific region's 'birth of a nation' story in a comical way. Or it could be a more widely - known author who is trying out a new style with this concept. Without further research or more context, it's impossible to identify the author.
Well, without having read 'birth of a nation a comic novel', it's difficult to say precisely. However, if we break it down, 'birth of a nation' could imply the start of a country or community. Since it's a comic novel, perhaps it uses comical characters and situations to tell the story of how this nation came to be. It could be full of witty dialogues, exaggerated personalities, and funny misunderstandings related to the birth of the nation in question.
Definitely not. 'Birth of a Nation' is far from being a true story. It has been widely condemned for its misrepresentation and negative messaging. It takes liberties with historical facts for dramatic effect.
It might be significant as it could be a new way to present the story from the original 'Birth of a Nation'. It may attract a new audience, especially those who are more into graphic novels. It could also bring a visual and more accessible interpretation of the complex themes and events related to the original work.
Racism is a major theme in some 'birth of a nation novel' like the one by Thomas Dixon Jr. It was used to uphold the idea of white superiority during the time of its writing.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read it. But it might include characters related to the historical events or stories that the original 'Birth of a Nation' was about.
I'm not sure if there are many novels specifically titled 'birth of a nation novel' in a very literal sense. But if we consider novels that deal with the birth of a nation conceptually, 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell could be somewhat related. It shows the birth of a new South in the United States after the Civil War, depicting the struggles and changes of the people during that time of great transformation.
Yes, 'Birth of a Nation' is loosely based on some historical events. It was inspired by Thomas Dixon's novels. However, it is highly controversial as it presented a very racist view. It glorified the Ku Klux Klan and white supremacy, which is a very distorted and immoral view of history.