July's People

July's People

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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, 1981

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Discoloured, faded and lightly chipped spine of DJ. Minor denting to spine of board. Tanning to interior of DJ, pastedown and block. Pages yellowed.

This compelling novel presents a dystopian vision of post-apartheid South Africa, where a white liberal family seeks refuge with their former black servant during a civil uprising. The narrative chronicles the gradual erosion of their established social order and the complex shifts in power dynamics within their isolated existence. Gordimer masterfully illustrates the psychological toll of societal collapse and the inherent fragility of privilege. The prose is sharp and incisive, offering a profound commentary on race, class, and survival. It argues for a critical examination of human relationships under extreme duress, leaving a lasting impression on the reader.

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Description

Author: Nadine Gordimer
Binding: Hardback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1981

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Discoloured, faded and lightly chipped spine of DJ. Minor denting to spine of board. Tanning to interior of DJ, pastedown and block. Pages yellowed.

This compelling novel presents a dystopian vision of post-apartheid South Africa, where a white liberal family seeks refuge with their former black servant during a civil uprising. The narrative chronicles the gradual erosion of their established social order and the complex shifts in power dynamics within their isolated existence. Gordimer masterfully illustrates the psychological toll of societal collapse and the inherent fragility of privilege. The prose is sharp and incisive, offering a profound commentary on race, class, and survival. It argues for a critical examination of human relationships under extreme duress, leaving a lasting impression on the reader.