André Carl Van Der Merwe
Moffie
- ISBN 13:
- 9781609450502
- author:
- André Carl Van Der Merwe
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- EUROPA EDITIONS
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 2.8 x 21 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, , Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Gay men, South Africa - Gays, Fiction, Gay, Lesbian, Fiction / Literary, Literary, Fiction - General, African Literature In English, Army, Gays, South Africa., Gay, Politic
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A gay South African man's struggle for survival and self-discovery is at the heart of this powerful autobiographical novel. Born into a society that brutalized those who were different, Nicholas van der Swart has kept his true identity hidden to avoid persecution. When he is drafted into the army at 19, he finds himself in a world that is hostile to his very existence. Forced to confront the hatred and violence of those around him, Nicholas must also navigate the complexities of his own emotions and desires. As he faces the brutal realities of war, he begins to find the strength to survive - and to discover a sense of love and acceptance that he never thought possible. This is a long overdue account of Apartheid South Africa's criminalization of homosexuality, and a testament to the human spirit's ability to persevere in the face of overwhelming adversity.