Nadine Gordimer

South African novelist and Nobel laureate

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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