Burger's Daughter

Burger's Daughter

$15.00 AUD

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Nadine Gordimer
Binding: Hardback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1980

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

Nadine Gordimer's "Burger's Daughter" presents a compelling narrative set against the tumultuous backdrop of apartheid South Africa. The novel chronicles the life of Rosa Burger, a young woman grappling with the profound legacy of her parents, who are revered anti-apartheid activists. As Rosa navigates her own identity and political consciousness, the story uncovers the complex interplay between personal freedom and inherited commitment. Gordimer masterfully illustrates the moral dilemmas and societal pressures faced by individuals caught within a repressive regime, offering a poignant examination of conscience and dissent. This powerful work details the enduring impact of political struggle on individual lives and the search for truth in a divided society.

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Description

Author: Nadine Gordimer
Binding: Hardback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1980

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

Nadine Gordimer's "Burger's Daughter" presents a compelling narrative set against the tumultuous backdrop of apartheid South Africa. The novel chronicles the life of Rosa Burger, a young woman grappling with the profound legacy of her parents, who are revered anti-apartheid activists. As Rosa navigates her own identity and political consciousness, the story uncovers the complex interplay between personal freedom and inherited commitment. Gordimer masterfully illustrates the moral dilemmas and societal pressures faced by individuals caught within a repressive regime, offering a poignant examination of conscience and dissent. This powerful work details the enduring impact of political struggle on individual lives and the search for truth in a divided society.