Rand Club - THE FIRST BANNED AFRIKAANS NOVEL - Anthony Akerman on André Brink's Kennis van die Aand
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Sat Oct 7, 11:00 - Sat Oct 7, 13:00
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Rand Club - BAnned Books Day
THE FIRST BANNED AFRIKAANS NOVEL Anthony Akerman on André Brink's Kennis van die Aand
André Brink’s Kennis van die Aand was published 50 years ago. Four months later it became the first Afrikaans literary work to be banned. In letters to Anthony Akerman in London, Brink gave a blow-by-blow account of the banning, the appeal and stratagems to subvert and circumvent future censorship. Anthony draws on Brink’s letters to recreate this dark chapter in South Africa’s literary history.
SATURDAY, 7 OCTOBER 2023 | 11H00
PROGRAMME:
Griffin Shea - Welcome and introduction to Banned Books Day
James Findlay’s Rare Finds – A few previously banned publications
Anthony Akerman - The first banned Afrikaans novel – on André Brink's Kennis van die Aand
VENUE: RAND CLUB
TICKETS: Tickets R100pp on Quicket
Breakfast and Refreshments will be available. Restaurant bookings essential at restaurant@randclub.co.za
33 Loveday Street & Fox Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg