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Set against the backdrop of the South African frontier in the 1860s, the narrative follows the lives of two cousins, Em and Lydia, as they navigate a lonely, Bible-influenced farm. Em is content and nurturing, while Lydia is intellectually restless and beautiful, facing a tragic fate. Their lives are further complicated by a domineering Irishman who affects their stepmother's influence. The story intertwines themes of isolation, gender roles, and social issues, drawing parallels to Schreiner's own experiences advocating for the marginalized.
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The Story of an African Farm, Olive Schreiner
- Idioma
- Publicado en
- 2008
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- Idioma
- Inglés
- Autores
- Olive Schreiner
- Editorial
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- Publicado en
- 2008
- Formato
- Tapa blanda
- Páginas
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9781438501123
- Serie
- Etiquetas
- Ficción, Tema histórico, Clásicos, Siglo XIX, África, Época Victoriana, República Sudafricana
- Calificación
- 4 de 5
- Descripción
- Set against the backdrop of the South African frontier in the 1860s, the narrative follows the lives of two cousins, Em and Lydia, as they navigate a lonely, Bible-influenced farm. Em is content and nurturing, while Lydia is intellectually restless and beautiful, facing a tragic fate. Their lives are further complicated by a domineering Irishman who affects their stepmother's influence. The story intertwines themes of isolation, gender roles, and social issues, drawing parallels to Schreiner's own experiences advocating for the marginalized.