Mhudi

SKU: 9780868522586
Mhudi

Mhudi

SKU: 9780868522586
Author: Sol T. Plaatjie
Paperback·Ages 18+
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First published in 1930, Mhudi by Sol Plaatje is widely regarded as the first novel written in English by a Black South African. Set in the early nineteenth century against a backdrop of war, migration and upheaval, it tells the story of Mhudi, a courageous young woman who survives the destruction of her people and embarks on a journey of resilience, love and rebuilding. Alongside her husband, Ra-Thaga, she navigates a changing and often hostile landscape, forging unexpected alliances and holding onto hope in the face of profound loss. Both an epic romance and a powerful historical narrative, Mhudi is a pioneering work of South African literature. Rich in imagination and insight, it offers a deeply human perspective on a turbulent period in the country’s past, and remains as significant and moving today as when it was first published.

Book details

Format
Paperback
Reading age
18+
Pages
179
Publisher
Jonathan Ball Publishers
Published
8 September 2026
Language
English
ISBN
9780868522586

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