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The "Bloomsbury Birthday Quids" are small editions of short stories by major writers, in a format and style of the "Bloomsbury Classics". Printed on high-quality paper, designed by Jeff Fisher, the books should become collectors' items. "Harald, Claudia and Their Son Duncan" by Nadine Gordimer. ... Read more

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South African Jewish Voices
A select group of 20th century South African Jewish writers are incorporated into this delightful and literary expressive book. The life experiences of the writers represented, are within the context of recent South African history and in part the tragedy of the racial divisions and "apartheid" that characterized it. The majority of the contributors born and reared in Johannesburg, reflect the liberal thinking of that community and their concerns and anxieties as they live their experiences.A couple of the writers have either been born or are immediate issue of Jewish communities in Latin America, later transplanted to South Africa. One or another express their disapproval of the American firms operating in the region at the time, but in general terms these are well written short essays and interesting at that.It is worth hearing these voices. ... Read more

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These stories are from the collections "Livingstone's Companions" and "The Soft Voice of the Serpent". All the stories featured are from the period 1950 to 1970. ... Read more