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The Emergency Continued,Used
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From Kirkus Reviews A Continuation Of The Late South African Writer Rive'S Fictional Account Of The Black Struggle In South Africa Begun With His First Novel, Emergency (1970Not Reviewed), A Chronicle Of The 1960'S. With The Same Protagonist, Andrew Dreyer, The Narrative Has Moved To 1985A Period Not Only Of Great Political Unrest But Of Increased Tensions Between The Generations. Dreyer, A Teacher And Failed Writer, Has Sought To Isolate Himself From His Activist Past And Failed Love Affair With A White Woman, Ruth, By Living A Conventional Life. He Has Married, Has Two Children, And Is Relatively Prosperous But Lonely And Unhappy. And When Black Schoolchildren Revolt Against The System, And The Violence Spreads, Schools Close, Children Are Arrested, And Killed In Protests, Dreyerlike Many Of The Older Generationis Uneasy With The Young People'S Emphasis On Conformity And Confrontation. But When His Activist Son Bradley Disappears, Dreyer Becomes Increasingly Involved In Events As He Searches For His Son And Meets Friends From The Past. It Is As Much A Search For His Son As For His Former Self, And It Is Recorded Here By Dreyer Partly In Letters To An Old Friend In Canada And Partly In A Novel That Was About A Writer Writing A Novel, That Was Incomplete, Because It Was Waiting For The Next Section To Happen...A Blur Between Fact And Fiction.'' Though The Prose Is At Times Pedestrian, Rive Movingly Describes The Terrible Toll Apartheid Has Taken On Individuals, Families, And Whole Communities. A Memorable Portrait Of A Particular Time, Place, And Condition. Copyright 1991, Kirkus Associates, Lp. All Rights Reserved. Product Description The Oppressive Nature Of Life Under South Africa'S State Of Emergency Is Revealed In A Novel Relating The Conflict Between A Father And His Politicallyinvolved Son, Who Is Determined To Overthrow The Apartheid System At Any Cost
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Emergency Continued' about? A: 'The Emergency Continued' is a novel that explores the oppressive conditions of life under South Africa's state of emergency, focusing on the conflict between a father and his politically-driven son who aims to dismantle the apartheid system.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Richard Rive, a significant figure in South African literature known for addressing themes related to apartheid and social justice.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as in 'Very Good' condition, indicating that it has been used but is well-preserved with minimal wear.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'The Emergency Continued' is published in a hardcover binding, which offers durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 176 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Emergency Continued' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1991.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing is for the First Edition of 'The Emergency Continued'.
- Q: Is there any specific material used in the book's production? A: The book does not specify any particular material used in its production.
- Q: What is the category of this book? A: 'The Emergency Continued' falls under the Literary category, reflecting its thematic depth and narrative style.
- Q: Can I find this book in new condition? A: This listing is for a used copy, but it is in very good condition. Availability of new copies may vary.