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Auction #114 begins on 11 Apr 2024

Ashwin Desai

Reading Revolution: Shakespeare on Robben Island (Signed by former prisoners)

Published: Unisa Press, Pretoria, 2012

Edition: First

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Signed by Ahmed Kathrada, Saths Cooper, Sedick Isaacs, Marcus Solomon, Monde Mkunqwana and the author Ashwin Desai. xiii, 129p. Illustrated with colour photographs. Through memoir and biographies, this book looks at the role of books and literature on Robben Island. It also details the copy of Shakespeare's Complete Works, which has sections signed by former prisoners, including Nelson Mandela. The choice of quotes in different plays reflect the thoughts of the prisoners and their love of words.
  • Jacket Condition: Very Good
  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good


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