Description
| Author/Contributor(s): | Gordimer, Nadine |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books |
| Date: | 10/25/2011 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Condition: | NEW |
“Superb…a series of masterly drawn glimpses into the storymakingart of one of Africa’s great modern literary geniuses.” -Alan Cheuse,NPR
A selection of short stories written to date by Nobel LaureateNadine Gordimer, Life Times reveals her acute understanding ofhuman nature and paints a fascinatingly original portrait of SouthAfrica. Whether focusing on politics, sexuality, race, love, or loss,Gordimer maps out the terrain of human relationships with razor-sharppsychological insight and a stunning lack of sentimentality. Complexand multifaceted, her stories challenge us, time and again, to examinethe conflict between our actions and our unspoken desires. Thispowerful collection, which includes two new stories, is a testament toGordimer’s literary genius and the ongoing power and relevance of hervision.
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