Eerste gedigte

by Antjie Krog

Afrikaans

104 pages, Unknown Binding

First published November 20, 2012

About the author

Krog grew up on a farm, attending primary and secondary school in Kroonstad. In 1973 she earned a BA (Hons) degree in English from the University of the Orange Free State, and an MA in Afrikaans from the University of Pretoria in 1976. With a teaching diploma from the University of South Africa (UNISA) she would lecture at a segregated teacher’s training college for black South Africans.

She is married to architect John Samuel and has four children: Andries, Susan, Philip, and Willem. In 2004 she joined the Arts faculty of the University of the Western Cape.

Reviews

[Cecile Andreas]

This book was my constant companion growing up in the 80's in SA.

Beautiful coming of age poetry..

[Carla Botha]

This collection of poetry makes for an easy read as the poet implements very digestible syntax and diction. A total of 68 poems touching on various topics, from school and life to love and loss. It’s a well-balanced collection that never becomes too heavy for the reader. This book can easily be read in one sitting. A must-read for all lovers of beautiful and honest Afrikaans poetry.