The Story of an African Farm by Olive Schreiner

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Author Schreiner, Olive, 1855-1920
Title The Story of an African Farm
Note Reading ease score: 89.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Sue Asscher, and David Widger
Summary "The Story of an African Farm" by Olive Schreiner is a novel written in the late 19th century that delves into themes of childhood, identity, and the complexities of human relationships in a rural South African setting. The narrative primarily revolves around the lives of several young characters, including a yellow-haired child named Em, her cousin Lyndall, and a boy named Waldo, as they navigate the trials of growing up on a remote farm, struggling with their thoughts, dreams, and the stark realities of life. The opening of the book paints a vivid picture of life on the African farm, introducing the tranquil yet haunting landscape by moonlight, followed by the oppressive heat of the day. It establishes the characters through their surroundings and interactions, depicting Waldo's unsettling reflections on mortality as he listens to the ticking of a watch, the dreams of Tant Sannie, the Boer-woman, and the playful yet naïve experiences of the children. As the narrative unfolds, the children grapple with existential questions and each other's companionship, foreshadowing their individual journeys, aspirations, and the conflicts arising from their environment and circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Young women -- Fiction
Subject Bildungsromans
Subject Farm life -- Fiction
Subject Feminists -- Fiction
Subject Africa, Southern -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 1441
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 24, 2018
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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