Head’s journalism eclipsed
The acclaimed author’s newspaper articles should have been given critical attention too
A ‘madman’ who earned the tribute
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Peter Abrahams, a black man who spoke of freedom, has died
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Locked-room Roman mystery
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Writing a wrong is a bitter irony
Misunderstood facts and an insult to boot leave bad taste from book on local lingo.
Noah’s arc: Intimate and humane
His story, encompassing identity, masculinity and nationality, reflects a thoughtful, observant and empathetic man.
Death of an anarchist
Dario Fo – actor, director, playwright, singer, activist, jester and satirist – exposed abusive systems of power
Blowin’ in the wind: How Nobel winner Bob Dylan rewrote history without a pen
The singer-songwriter has always stood for a craftsmanship and artistry that make his Nobel deserved and unsurprising.
It’s lit at the M&G’s book fest
Topics include writing since Sol Plaatje to reporting on Marikana – and will continue at the afterparty
We need to talk about Lionel
It’s remarkable but regrettable that reparation processes usually entail those erred against being done over for a second time.
M&G’s Litfest takes flight, honouring Sol Plaatje on his 140th anniversary
Alongside panels discussing hot topics, shortlisted poets from the Sol Plaatje European Union Poetry Award and Anthology will receive their awards.
Don DeLillo’s foresight in his undiminished works are a delight to read
SinceToni Morrison (1993), Isaac Bashevis Singer (1978) and Saul Bellow (1976), American authors have got short shrift from the Nobel.
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