André Brink

André Brink was born on 29 May 1935 in Vrede, in the Orange Free State, the son of a magistrate. After studies at Potchefstroom, he spent 1959 to 1961 at the Sorbonne, then became one of the figures of the Sestigers, who wanted to open Afrikaans to modernity. From then on he wrote in both languages of the country; his 1973 novel was the first book in Afrikaans banned by the censors. A doctor of Rhodes University, he then taught English at the University of Cape Town. He died on 6 February 2015 on the plane bringing him back from Europe.

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• NovelA Dry White SeasonAndré Brink · 1979Literature