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Library of Congress Cataloging-in Publication Data

Farred, Grant.

Midfielder's moment: coloured literature and culture in contemporary South Africa /
Grant Farred.

p. cm.--(Cultural studies series)

Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-8133-3514-0

1. South African literature (English)--History and criticism. 2. Politics and
literature--South Africa--History--20th century. 3. South Africa--Politics and
government--20th century. 4. Rive, Richard, 1931--Criticism and interpretation.
5. Nortje, Arthur, 1942-1970--Criticism and interpretation. 6. Davids, Jennifer,
1945--Criticism and interpretation. 7. Sports--Social aspects--South Africa. 8. Racially
mixed people--South Africa. 9. Racially mixed people in literature. 10. Race awareness
in literature. Title.

PR9355.2F37 1999

820.9′358 21--dc21 99-045372

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