Gordimer, Nadine
July's People
- ISBN 13:
- 9780747578383
- author:
- Gordimer, Nadine
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 1.4 x 19.7 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Smales family's desperate bid for survival in South Africa takes a dramatic turn when their servant, July, leads them to refuge in his native village. As they navigate this treacherous new world, the shifts in character and relationships are both heartbreaking and thought-provoking. In this powerful novel, Nadine Gordimer explores the complex web of tacit understandings and misunderstandings between blacks and whites in post-apartheid South Africa. With its unflinching portrayal of a deteriorating situation, July's People offers an unforgettable look at the human cost of conflict and the resilience of the human spirit. Through its nuanced characters and gripping narrative, this book provides a thought-provoking exploration of one of the most tumultuous periods in South African history.
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