A loose note in the book probably written by the publisher indicates that this book was found after Marais’s death amongst his unpublished writings. It was published by Van Schaik in 1937 (the year after Marais’ death) as a “spiritual bequest” by the author. The play takes place during the Boer War. It is thus not only an important item of literary Africana, but also a Boer War item. Marais, probably best known for "The Soul of The White Ant", is arguably South Africa's best known writer in Afrikaans and his manuscripts are exceedingly scarce and are almost certainly (apart from this one), all in institutional libraries. This work is discussed at length (7pp) in the scarce book "Eugene N. Marais - Sy Bydrae Tot die Afrikaanse Letterkunde" by Francois G. Marais Du Toit (1940).
- Binding Condition: Fair
- Overall Condition: Good
- Size: Small 4to.
- Sold By: Ronald Levine - Modern First Editions
- Contact Person: Ronald Levine
- Country: South Africa
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 011643 8437
- Preferred Payment Methods: EFT for South African customers and International Bank Tranfer for customers abroad. I am unable to accept payment by credit card.
- Trade Associations: SABDA
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