En die wawiele rol

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"En die wawiele rol" is a novel by Daniel François Malherbe, published in 1945. The work describes the Great Trek, a pivotal event in South African history where Dutch settlers migrated inland from the Cape Colony. Malherbe was a significant figure in establishing Afrikaans as a literary language in South Africa, known for his poetry, drama, and novels, including "Vergeet nil" and "Die Meulenaar". His writings contributed to the development of a distinct South African literary tradition.12

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Daniel François Malherbe
… (1933–37), a biblical trilogy; and En die wawiele rol (1945; “And the Wagon Wheels Roll On”), which describes the Great Trek. He served as professor of literature at the University of Bloemfontein (1922–42).
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… (1933–37), a biblical trilogy; and En die wawiele rol (1945; “And the Wagon Wheels Roll On”), which describes the Great Trek. He served as professor of literature at the University of Bloemfontein (1922–42).
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