Digters uit Suid-Afrika : Bloemlesing uit die poësie van die Twede Afrikaanse-Taalbeweging

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pienaar, E. C. (Eduard Christiaan), 1882-1949.

Contributor:

Celliers, Jan F. E. (Jan François Elias), 1865-1940.

Leipoldt, C. Louis (Christiaan Louis), 1880-1947.

Malherbe, Daniel François, 1881-1969

Totius, 1877-1953

Language:

Afrikaans

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Digters uit Suid-Afrika" by Dr. E. C. Pienaar is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This anthology features works from prominent South African poets affiliated with the Second Afrikaans Language Movement, capturing their diverse styles and themes. The collection likely addresses the socio-political landscape of South Africa during its time, reflecting on topics such as identity, nature, and resilience. At the start of this anthology, the compiler introduces the fourth, revised edition, noting that it was initially intended for Dutch readers but has been adapted to better cater to an Afrikaans-speaking audience. Pienaar mentions that the collection has been expanded and updated to reflect the growing body of Afrikaans literature, aiming to provide a clearer snapshot of the contemporary state of Afrikaans poetry. Additionally, the opening portion includes biographical sketches of several featured poets, including Jan F. E. Celliers, Totius, and C. Louis Leipoldt, alongside a selection of their notable works, which set the tone for the reflective explorations of South African culture, language, and the human experience that follow in the anthology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Steffen Haugk

Notes:

Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2013-03-10