Nadine Gordimer
South African novelist and Nobel laureate
Born
November 20th, 1923
101 years ago
Died
July 13th, 2014
11 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
South Africa
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A prominent South African novelist and short story writer, played a significant role in highlighting the struggles against apartheid through literature. Authored several acclaimed works, including 'Burger's Daughter' and 'July's People', which delved into the complexities of life under an oppressive regime. Active in political engagement, worked alongside anti-apartheid movements and supported various human rights causes. Received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1991 for writings that explore the moral complexities of life in South Africa.
Received Nobel Prize in Literature in 1991
Authored 'Burger's Daughter'
Authored 'July's People'
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