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Dream Life and Real Life

Dream Life and Real Life

Olive Schreiner

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Editorial:
Jamil Jambo
Año de edición:
2026
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781636526027
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Dream Life and Real Life: A Little African Story by Olive Schreiner is a classic work of South African literature that explores the contrast between youthful dreams and the realities of life. Through a simple yet deeply reflective narrative, Schreiner examines imagination, idealism, human relationships, and the difficult transition from childhood visions to adult experience.Set against the landscape and social environment of southern Africa, the story combines elements of romance, symbolism, and social observation. Schreiner’s distinctive style gives the work an intimate and contemplative quality while reflecting the concerns and perspectives of late nineteenth-century South African society.This classic work is ideal for readers interested in African literature, South African fiction, literary classics, historical fiction, and stories exploring dreams, identity, and the realities of life.

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