02397cam a22003133u 4500 60560 UtSlPG 20260610134409.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 99003849 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DT Schreiner, Olive, 1855-1920 The South African Question Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-10-23 Produced by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The South African Question" by Olive Schreiner is a political and social treatise written during the late 19th century. In this book, Schreiner delves into the complexities of identity and belonging among South Africans who are caught between their ties to both England and the land of their birth. The likely topic revolves around the tensions faced by English and Dutch descendants living in South Africa, particularly in the context of impending war at the turn of the century. In this work, Schreiner articulates the deep emotional and cultural bonds that South Africans hold for both their homeland and the English nation. She expresses the anguish felt by those who identify as both English and South African, emphasizing how the looming threat of war can rupture these complex relationships and drive a wedge between fellow countrymen. The book reflects on the profound implications of colonialism, the influx of foreigners seeking wealth in gold and diamonds, and the subsequent socio-political upheaval, calling for understanding and unity among South Africans of all descents. Schreiner’s poignant narrative serves as a call for compassion, reflection, and ultimately, the quest for a just and peaceful coexistence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Transvaal (South Africa) -- Politics and government -- 1880-1910 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60560 101386 101386