
André Brink
André Brink was a South African author known for his works that addressed the complexities of apartheid and the human condition. His literature often combined personal narrative with broader socio-political themes, making him a significant voice in post-colonial African literature.
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André Brink is mentioned as a writer whose works were banned during apartheid.
Booktok, performance and the politics of readingMail & Guardian·
South Africa· 2026-08-06
The author dedicated The Lover to André Brink for his support and encouragement.
‘Of course I’m bloody anxious, having grown up in a place that told me I wasn’t good enough’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-06-21
In his review, the late and great novelist André Brink wrote that Johnson 'often quotes himself, or hides behind cop-out phrases...'.
We need to talk about RW Johnson and BizNews – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·
South Africa· 2025-03-25
André Brink was the Dutch ambassador whose friends were arrested in a case of espionage.
Процеси по сталинистки образец следват "народния съд"Dnevnik·
Bulgaria· 2025-03-01






































