Turning Wheels

novel by Cloete

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Turning Wheels is a 1937 novel by South African writer Stuart Cloete. The novel offers a critical perspective on Boer life and explores themes of interracial relationships. Its publication coincided with the centennial celebration of the Great Trek, a significant event in South African history, and the novel generated considerable discussion. Cloete, known for his vivid narratives set in Africa, also wrote other works such as Rags of Glory and The Abductors.1

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Stuart Cloete
His first novel, Turning Wheels (1937), expressed a negative view of Boer life and dealt with interracial love affairs. It stimulated much discussion, being published during the centennial celebration of the Great Trek. His later works included Rags of Glory (1963) and The Abductors (1966). He also wrote…
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His first novel, Turning Wheels (1937), expressed a negative view of Boer life and dealt with interracial love affairs. It stimulated much discussion, being published during the centennial celebration of the Great Trek. His later works included Rags of Glory (1963) and The Abductors (1966). He also wrote…
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