Pre-Owned Paperback Edition

Product Overview

My Life and Opinions offers a revealing glimpse into the fascinating mind of Herman Charles Bosman, one of South Africa’s greatest literary voices. Edited by Stephen Gray, this anniversary edition compiles Bosman’s autobiographical writings, private letters, and personal reflections — creating a vivid self-portrait of a writer whose wit, honesty, and passion for storytelling still captivate readers today.

Although Bosman never wrote a formal autobiography, this collection gathers the most personal pieces of his career, from his early life and teaching days to his years as a journalist, his time in exile, and his return to South Africa. It also includes his moving courtroom defense from his 1926 trial and selections of private letters published here for the first time.

A fitting tribute to one of the country’s greatest humorists and commentators, this book sheds light on Bosman’s humanity, humour, and complex moral world.

Condition (Pre-Owned)

• Condition: Very good (light shelf wear, minimal cover scuffing, clean pages throughout)

• Tight binding and unmarked interior

• Small surface mark near top of back cover

• Presents beautifully for its age

Note: This is a pre-owned paperback in very good condition. Some gentle wear is visible on the cover consistent with age and handling.

Details

• Title: My Life and Opinions

• Author: Herman Charles Bosman

• Edited by: Stephen Gray

• Edition: The Anniversary Edition

• Publisher: Human & Rousseau

• ISBN: 0798143541

• Language: English

• Binding: Softcover / Paperback

• Genre: Autobiography / South African Literature / Essays

• Pages: Approx. 250 (varies by print run)

• Includes:

  • Biographical and autobiographical writings

  • Private letters and essays

  • Historical context and illustrations

  • Foreword by Stephen Gray

Summary

A reflective and deeply personal volume that completes the portrait of Bosman in his own words, My Life and Opinions stands as an essential work for readers interested in South African literary history, journalism, and memoir.