A reluctant young man is conscripted to defend apartheid.
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A reluctant young man is conscripted to defend apartheid.
National Madnes - Market Plays
by James Whyle
James gives an overview of the book:
About James
James Whyle is a South African writer, playwright and screenwriter. His published drama includes National Madness, an Amstel Play of the Year runner up, and Rejoice Burning which was commissioned by the BBC. His story, The Story, was chosen by JM Coetzee as winner of the 2011...
Published Reviews
Mar.14.2008
"The contrasts between black and white are understated: an old world and a new; the enterprising Rejoice has more to him than the prosaic Warren; the intelligent, thoughtful Orchard could surely make a...
May.08.2012
IF YOU READ ONE BOOK THIS WEEK
'The Book of War', by James Whyle (Jacana), R140
A BRILLIANT, unforgettable debut. Steeped in carnage, Whyle's poetic revision of the Eastern Cape'...
Author's Publishing Notes
Edited by Stephen Gray. Preface by Mannie Manim
Note from the author coming soon...