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Lovely Beyond Any Singing - Landscape in South African Literature (Paperback)
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Lovely Beyond Any Singing - Landscape in South African Literature (Paperback)
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Loot Price R140
Discovery Miles 1 400
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It's the stuff of cliche to describe South Africa as a land of
infinite landscapes and dramatic contrasts. It's even harder to
capture those landscapes in words. This title showcases scenes of
"the beloved country" as described by South Africa's most brilliant
writers, making for a fresh, colourful collection that is both
timeless and contemporary. Ranging right through history, from the
firelight tales of the first storytellers to modern voices on the
web, this title encompasses the brilliant kaleidoscope of our local
scribes - from drama to poetry, from revered names to controversial
voices, from hard-hitting journalism to lyrical meditations. Take a
trip round the country, exploring world-famous landmarks and
forgotten corners - jive in Sophiatown, shelter from the scorching
Karoo sun on the stoep of Schreiner's African farm, listen to the
wind (and ghosts) in the grass of old battlefields, watch fishermen
bring their catch into Kalk Bay harbour or paddle down the Orange
River with desert on both sides. Above all, it's the people who
live in these landscapes, and their complex and often tragic
history, that add dynamism and poignancy to these extracts. This
glimpse of rural, urban, outer and inner landscapes makes for a
fascinating introduction to local writing, as well as a treat for
those who love armchair travel.
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