Maverick Writers

Woven throughout the rich tapestry of this lucid, witty, and informative memoir describing the work, idiosyncrasies, and turbulent experiences of prominent South African writers and cultural activists, is Anthony Akerman's own eventful personal journey over five decades. It is an absorbing tale that will engage not only those who are interested in literary history, but also readers looking for an enjoyable story, well told. It describes the journey of an initially naïve but intuitively intelligent undergraduate student travelling into highly productive exile from the country of his birth, and ending with accomplished re-settlement as a South African award-winning playwright. Along the way, he becomes very close friends with many of the writers whose work and lived experiences he interrogates. He has been exemplary in gathering photographs, notes, letters, and reminiscences - many of them reproduced in this handsomely presented volume. The reader will see from a glance at some of these photos and letters that Akerman enjoyed very close friendships with many of his subjects.

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