The Story of an African Farm (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417934270)

The Story of an African Farm is a novel written by Olive Schreiner, a South African author, and published in 1883. The book is set in the 19th century and tells the story of three children, Lyndall, Em, and Waldo, who grow up on a farm in the Karoo region of South Africa. Lyndall is a strong-willed and independent girl who struggles to find her place in a society that values traditional gender roles. Em, her cousin, is a gentle and obedient girl who is content to follow the rules. Waldo, their friend, is a sensitive and intelligent boy who is often bullied by his peers. As they grow older, the three children face a series of challenges that test their beliefs and values. Lyndall, in particular, is forced to confront the harsh realities of life as a woman in a patriarchal society. She becomes involved in a romantic relationship with a man named Gregory, but their relationship is complicated by their differing views on religion and morality. The Story of an African Farm is a groundbreaking novel that explores themes of gender, race, religion, and identity. It is considered a feminist classic and has been praised for its vivid descriptions of the South African landscape and its nuanced portrayal of complex characters.1927. A classic story of rural life in 19th Century South Africa, it is a searing indictment of the rigid Boer social conventions. The first of the great South African novel chronicles the adventures of three childhood friends who defy societal repression. The novel's unorthodox views on religion and marriage aroused widespread controversy upon its 1883 publication, and the work retains in power more than a century later.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.

Author: Olive Schreiner
ISBN-10: 1417934271
ISBN-13: 9781417934270
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2005
Pages: 388
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.86d