Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. "The Little Karoo" is a masterful collection of short stories that captures the stark beauty and harsh realities of life in the rural landscape of South Africa. Written by Pauline Smith, these narratives delve into the lives of the Afrikaner farming communities during the early 20th century, exploring themes of faith, poverty, love, and the profound isolation of the veld. With a style characterized by its simplicity and emotional depth, the stories provide a poignant look at the human condition within a specific cultural and geographical context.The volume features an introduction by the renowned novelist Arnold Bennett, who was a significant mentor to Smith and instrumental in bringing her work to international prominence. The tales within are celebrated for their understated power and their ability to evoke the unique atmosphere of the Karoo region. Smith's writing is noted for its rhythmic quality, often echoing the cadences of the Afrikaans language and the biblical influences of the community she depicts, which lends a timeless, almost parablesque quality to her work."The Little Karoo" remains a cornerstone of South African literature, offering readers a window into a bygone era and a landscape that is as demanding as it is beautiful. It is an essential read for those interested in the development of the short story form and the literary history of the Cape.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781025806150

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Pauline Urmson Smith

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Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - 'The Little Karoo' is a masterful collection of short stories that captures the stark beauty and harsh realities of life in the rural landscape of South Africa. Written by Pauline Smith, these narratives delve into the lives of the Afrikaner farming communities during the early 20th century, exploring themes of faith, poverty, love, and the profound isolation of the veld. With a style characterized by its simplicity and emotional depth, the stories provide a poignant look at the human condition within a specific cultural and geographical context.The volume features an introduction by the renowned novelist Arnold Bennett, who was a significant mentor to Smith and instrumental in bringing her work to international prominence. The tales within are celebrated for their understated power and their ability to evoke the unique atmosphere of the Karoo region. Smith's writing is noted for its rhythmic quality, often echoing the cadences of the Afrikaans language and the biblical influences of the community she depicts, which lends a timeless, almost parablesque quality to her work.'The Little Karoo' remains a cornerstone of South African literature, offering readers a window into a bygone era and a landscape that is as demanding as it is beautiful. It is an essential read for those interested in the development of the short story form and the literary history of the Cape.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781025806150

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