Dirk: A South African (1913)
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ISBN10: 1120834066
ISBN13: 9781120834065
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 7 2009
Pages: 394
Weight: 1.64
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120834065
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 7 2009
Pages: 394
Weight: 1.64
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Dirk: A South African (1913) is a novel written by Annabella Bruce Marchand that tells the story of Dirk, a young man who grows up in South Africa during the early 1900s. The book explores the complexities of race, class, and identity in a society that is deeply divided by these factors.As a mixed-race individual, Dirk struggles to find his place in the world. He is caught between two worlds: the white world of his father and the black world of his mother. Throughout the book, Dirk grapples with questions of identity and belonging, trying to reconcile the conflicting parts of his heritage.The novel also delves into the social and political issues of the time, including the impact of colonialism and the growing tensions between black and white South Africans. Through Dirk's experiences, the book provides a nuanced and complex portrayal of life in South Africa during this period.Overall, Dirk: A South African (1913) is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores important themes and issues that are still relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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