SECRET FIRE - The 1913-14 South African Journal of PAULINE SMITH

University of Natal Press, Pietermaritzburg, 1997

Softcover, 390 pages.

Very good condition. The cover has some mild wear. The binding is tight. Neat and clean inside.

This book review discusses the significance of Pauline Smith's work as explored by Scheub, particularly focusing on her emotional experiences and their impact on her writing. It highlights Smith's creative period from 1914 to 1930, reflecting on her journal as a revelation of her psyche and the interplay between her personal life and the lives of her characters in the Little Karoo. The review also touches on the connections between Smith's relationships, especially with her father and Bennett, and their influence on her literary output.