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Marlene van Niekerk is a South African author known for her novels that often explore themes of race, gender, and social inequality. Born on November 10, 1954.

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“...a butterfly is like the soul of a person, it dries out in captivity.”

Persons Soul Butterfly Captivity

Author:Marlene van Niekerk

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Born: November 10, 1954
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Quotes: 10

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The Way of the WomenRelated source material

Agaat: A NovelRelated source material

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