Dennis Brutus: Letters to Martha and Other Poems from a South African Prison Austen New York 2006

New York 2006

Jamie Clare returns to South Africa for his friend Ditmar

updated edition of this classic work on contemporary South African politics

David's story brings to life the history of the Griqua people in a profound multi-layered reflection on the meanings of freedom and bondage in South Africa

Edited by Mario Pissarra

Dennis Brutus: Letters to Martha and Other Poems from a South African Prison Austen New York 2006Dennis Brutus was imprisoned on Robben Island, and on release served with banning orders which made it criminal to write anything, including poetry. As a result, these poems were written as 'letters' to his sister in law, Martha. Pub: African Writer's Series. No 46. 1968. Vg condition