The Library Circular, 1899-1901, Vol. 1: A Quarterly Guide and Catalogue for Readers at Sunderland Public Library (Classic Reprint)

This book is an accessible and erudite overview of the literature produced by South African authors from the foundations of the Dutch East India Company to the fall of Apartheid. It positions South African literary production within its historical context, providing details of colonial, apartheid, and post-apartheid eras. The author explores the complex relationship between South African literature and social and political conditions, crafts a comprehensive survey of the most important writers and their works across time, and offering illuminating readings of their significant themes.