Antjie Krog Bücher

Die Erzählung untersucht die tiefgreifende Transformation Südafrikas nach der Freilassung Nelson Mandelas aus dem Gefängnis im Jahr 1990, die das Ende der Apartheid markiert. Sie beleuchtet den Abbau unterdrückender Gesetze und die Wiedervereinigung einer zuvor durch Rassentrennung gespaltenen Nation. Das Buch thematisiert die Herausforderungen, eine schmerzhafte Geschichte zu versöhnen und das Zusammenleben von Gemeinschaften zu fördern, die einst gegeneinander standen. Durch diese Linse wird die Widerstandsfähigkeit und das Potenzial eines Landes betrachtet, das bestrebt ist, zu heilen und eine gerechtere Zukunft aufzubauen.

"In Plunder Krog develops her familiar themes of family, body and land but this time in the harsh light of pillaging, whether being done by nature, humans, or old age. The poems reveal a painful fragility and yet also finding comfort, a nourishment in remarkable moments of beauty: the delight of an egret in a vlei, watching over a young child who is discovering the world around him, and remembering the raptures of love"--Provided by publisher

Identity, belonging and voyages of personal discovery are but some of the themes inventively explored in the author's first full-length work to appear in English since the publication of Country of my skull.In times of fundamental change, people tend to find a space, lose it and then find another space as life and the world transform around them. What does this metamorphosis entail and in what ways are we affected by it? How do we live through it and what may we become on our journey toward each other, particularly when the space and places from which we depart are - at least on the surface - so vastly different?Ranging freely and often wittily across many terrains, this brave book by one of South Africa's foremost writers and poets provides a unique and compelling discourse on living creatively in Africa today.

Exploring the intersections of politics, history, and philosophy, this work offers insights from one of South Africa's esteemed literary non-fiction authors. The reflections delve into significant themes relevant to contemporary society, providing a thought-provoking analysis that challenges readers to reconsider their perspectives on these critical subjects. The author's respected voice adds depth and credibility to the exploration of complex ideas, making it a compelling read for those interested in the socio-political landscape of South Africa.

Gedichten van de Zuid-Afrikaanse dichteres (1952- ) met vertaling.