- Fiction
- English poetry
Sikhahlel’ u-OR
A praise poem for Oliver Tambo
Mongane Serote
ISBN:
9780795709494
Publisher:
Kwela
Date Released:
October 2019
Price (incl. VAT):
R 280.00
Format:
Soft cover, 144pp
About this book:
Poet laureate and anti-apartheid struggle veteran Mongane Wally Serote presents an epic poem in praise of the life of the late Oliver Reginald Tambo, who served as president of the ANC from 1967 to 1991. Sikhahlel’ u-OR, written in beautiful, incantatory English, has a rhythm and a forward motion that is compelling and meditative. It touches on OR Tambo’s childhood, the struggle, his role in the ANC and his vision for South Africa. To be released on the anniversary of OR Tambo’s birth.
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