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Thoughts on South Africa

by Olive Schreiner

'Thoughts on South Africa' is a collection of Schreiner's observations of colonial South Africa in the early 19th century, mostly regarding Boer-English relations. The book was published posthumously in 1923. Prospective listeners should be aware that it reflects the place, culture and language of the time in which it was written.

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English

Original Language

English

Published In

1923

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Non-Fiction Science

Tags/Keywords

19th century Social Science Culture Anthropology Modern

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Olive Schreiner

South Africa

Olive Schreiner was a South African author, anti-war campaigner and intellectual. She is best remembered today for her novel The Story of an African Farm (1883), which has bee...

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