Under the Southern Cross: Short Stories from South Africa

This anthology of short stories, edited and introduced by DavidAdey, provides a wide-ranging introduction to (or opportunityto renew acquaintanceship with) an art in which many southernAfrican authors have achieved greatness. The stories mirror theevolution of a nation, from the hardships and adventures of frontierand tribal life to the world of township and city. A large number ofauthors have been selected, with the aim of producing a collectionas representative as possible of all the characteristics, qualities anddiversities of mood that co-exist in the genre.