“There are some of us who in after years say to Fate, 'Now deal us your hardest blow, give us what you will; but let us never again suffer as we suffered when we were children.' The barb in the arrow of childhood's suffering is this: its intense loneliness, its intense ignorance.”
Quote by Olive Schreiner
Work
The Story of an African Farm
This novel, set in the late 19th century South Africa, delves into the lives of a family of siblings living on a rural farm. The story explores themes of growth, struggle, and the human condition through the eyes of the young characters as they navigate the challenges of their environment and society. more
Author
Olive Schreiner
Olive Schreiner was a prominent South African author and feminist, born on March 24, 1855, and passing away on December 11, 1920. She is best known for her novel 'The Story of an African Farm', which is considered a classic of South African literature. Schreiner's work often focused on the social and political issues of her time, particularly the struggles of women and the plight of the indigenous people in South Africa. more
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