Nadine Gordimer

South African novelist and Nobel laureate

Nadine Gordimer - Artists & Creatives born November 20th, 1923
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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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