Bitter Eden by Tatamkhulu Afrika (2002, Paperback) NEW

Description: Bitter Eden by Tatamkhulu Afrika (2002, Paperback)SynopsisBased on Afrika's own capture in North Africa after the fall of Tobruk, and of his experiences in Italy and Germany as a prisoner of war in WWII, this frank and beautifully written novel deals with three men who must negotiate the emotions that are brought to the surface by the physical closeness of survival in male-only camps. 'How refreshing to hear of the eager acquisition of a debut by a man of eighty - a South African, and a poet to boot. Bitter Eden is about ordinary male relationships in extraordinary circumstances' - Boyd Tonkin, Independent,Bitter Eden is based on Tatamkhulu Afrika's own capture in North Africa and his experiences as a prisoner-of-war in World War II in Italy and Germany.,This novel deals with three men who see themselves as 'straight', but who must negotiate the emotions that are brought to the surface by the physical closeness of survival in the male-only camps. The complex rituals of camp life and the strange loyalties and deep bonds between the men are compellingly depicted.Product IdentifiersISBN-101900850702ISBN-139781900850704eBay Product ID (ePID)30412589Key DetailsAuthorTatamkhulu AfrikaNumber Of Pages208 pagesFormatPaperbackPublication Date2002-04-28LanguageEnglishPublisherArcadia Books LimitedPublication Year20020000Additional DetailsCopyright Date2002IllustratedYesDimensionsWidth5.1 In.Length7.8 In.Target AudienceGroupTradeClassification MethodLCCN2002-421057LC Classification NumberPR9369.3.A37B58 2002Dewey Decimal823/.914Dewey Edition21

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