| The Bavino Sermons Contributor(s): Rampolokeng, Lesego (Author) |
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ISBN: 1928476309 ISBN-13: 9781928476306 Publisher: Deep South OUR PRICE: $19.86 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | African |
| Physical Information: 0.32" H x 5.83" W x 8.27" (0.32 lbs) 126 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Born in Orlando West, Soweto, in Johannesburg, Lesego Rampolokeng is a poet, novelist, playwright, filmmaker and writing teacher who rose to prominence in the 1980s, a turbulent period in South Africa's history. Originally published in 1999, The Bavino Sermons includes such memorable poems as 'Lines for Vincent', 'Riding the victim train', 'To Gil Scott-Heron', 'Crab attack', 'Rap Ranting' and 'The Fela Sermon'. |
Contributor Bio(s): Rampolokeng, Lesego: - Lesego Rampolokeng is the author since 1990 of eight books of poetry, two plays and three novels, and has collaborated with visual artists, playwrights, film-makers, theatre and opera producers, poets and musicians, in South Africa and internationally. His unmistakable voice and no-holds-barred aesthetic have earned him a unique place in South African literature. Rampolokeng is currently researching the literary and political writings of poet and black consciousness thinker Mafika Gwala. |
