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“How thin and insecure is that little beach of white sand we call consciousness. I've always known that in my writing it is the dark troubled sea of which I know nothing, save its presence, that carried me. I've always felt that creating was a fearless and a timid, a despairing and hopeful, launching out into that unknown.”

Quote by Athol Fugard

Work

Notebooks, 1960-1977

This book is a compilation of the author's handwritten notes, thoughts, and reflections from a significant period of his life. The notebooks offer a glimpse into the author's creative process, personal experiences, and intellectual explorations during the specified years. more

Author

Athol Fugard
Athol Fugard

Athol Fugard is a renowned South African playwright known for his profound portrayals of life under apartheid in South Africa. His works often focus on social injustice and individual struggles, earning him acclaim from audiences and critics alike. more

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