Praying Mantis by André Brink
In his early years, growing up on a Dutch farm in the deep interior of the southern African Cape, Cupido Cockroach became the greatest drinker, liar, fornicator and fighter of his region.
From the stones of his country's rich, tragic, tumultuous history, Brink has built a novel that should nourish his reputation for years to come -- Donald Morrison * Financial Times *
Brink's lyrical but spare writing evokes the harshness of the veld and the dream world created by the BushmenA book that lingers in the mind long after you have reached the last page * Daily Mail *
A work of fidelity and imaginative freedom * Times Literary Supplement *
Brave, rewarding and dignified * Time Out *
Brink's lyrical but spare writing evokes the harshness of the veld and the dream world created by the BushmenA book that lingers in the mind long after you have reached the last page * Daily Mail *
A work of fidelity and imaginative freedom * Times Literary Supplement *
Brave, rewarding and dignified * Time Out *
Andre Brink (1935 - 2015) was one of South Africa's most prominent writers and is the author of several novels, including A Dry White Season, Imaginings of Sand, The Rights of Desire, The Other Side of Silence and Philida. He has won South Africa's most important literay prize, the CNA Award, three times and has twice been shortlisted for the Booker Prize. His last novel, Philida, was longlisted for the Booker Prize in 2012.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099488941 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099488949 |
| Title | Praying Mantis |
| Author | Andr Brink |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2006-08-03 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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