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Olive Schreiner the Story of an African Farm

Olive Schreiner the Story of an African Farm

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ISBN10: 1025364562
ISBN13: 9781025364568
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 390
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Olive Schreiner the Story of an African Farm provides an intimate and comprehensive exploration of the life, thought, and legacy of one of South Africa's most significant literary and political voices. Written by her husband, S.C. Cronwright-Schreiner, this work serves as a vital bridge between the author's personal experiences and the enduring themes found in her masterpiece, The Story of an African Farm. The narrative delves into Schreiner's intellectual evolution, her pioneering feminist ideals, and her complex relationship with the landscape of the Karoo.

The book contextualizes Schreiner's contributions to literature and social reform, highlighting her role in challenging the rigid conventions of her time. By examining her correspondence and personal history, the work illuminates the struggles and triumphs of a woman who was both a product of her environment and a radical visionary far ahead of her era. This account offers invaluable insights into the creation of South Africa's first great modern novel and remains an essential resource for scholars of Victorian literature, colonial history, and the history of the women's rights movement. It stands as a profound tribute to a literary figure who reshaped the landscape of African letters.

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