Description
This influential novel, published in 1946 by South African author Peter Abrahams, tells the story of Xuma, a black man who leaves his rural village to seek work in the slums of Johannesburg. The book provides a powerful and unflinching look at the harsh realities of life under racial oppression and the struggle for survival in a fragmented society.
“Mine Boy” is considered a seminal work in South African literature, exploring themes of exploitation, identity, love, and the clash between traditional and modern life. It gives voice to the experiences of black South Africans during the pre-apartheid era.
