The dark stream - The story of Eugene Marais by Leon Rousseau

The dark stream - The story of Eugene Marais

written by Leon Rousseau

ISBN: 9781868420766

528 pages, soft cover

This biography explores the life, work, and times of Eugène Marais, one of South Africas most fascinating and multifaceted historical figures. Marais, an influential Afrikaner, was a lawyer, journalist, poet, naturalist, psychologist, and scientist. Rousseau uses Maraiss life as a lens on key events in South African and Afrikaner history, starting from the early days of Pretoria in the 1870s and extending to the period shortly after the rise of Hitler. This includes the British occupation, the Jameson Raid, the Boer War and its aftermath, World War I, and the development of Afrikaner nationalism. The book explores Maraiss many talentshis pioneering studies of termites (notably The Soul of the White Ant) and primates (The Soul of the Ape), his roles as advocate and thinker, and his creative work. Rousseau also addresses Maraiss personal vulnerabilities, including his relationships, emotional life, and struggle with morphine addiction. While extensive (over 500 pages), the biography is described as engaging, combining historical detail with narrative depth, and offering tragedy, warmth, and even humour.

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