Pre-Owned Paperback Edition

Product Overview

Some Place in Africa is a compelling collection of short stories by Peter Wilhelm, a celebrated South African journalist, poet, and novelist. First published in 1987 by Ad. Donker (Pty) Ltd, this volume captures the complex human experiences of ordinary people caught in extraordinary situations across the African landscape.

Blending tragedy, black comedy, and surreal realism, Wilhelm’s stories explore the bewildering realities of life in Southern Africa — from the emotional scars of war to the absurdities of modern society. His sharp prose and haunting imagery have earned him literary acclaim, including the 1977 Mofolo-Plomer Prize and the 1982 Pringle Award for Literary Reviews.

Condition (Pre-Owned)

• Condition: Good (light shelf wear, clean interior)

• Cover shows mild age-related discolouration consistent with vintage paperbacks

• No writing or highlighting inside

• Binding firm and intact

Note: This is a pre-owned vintage paperback in good condition. It shows minimal wear expected from age and storage.

Details

• Title: Some Place in Africa

• Author: Peter Wilhelm

• Publisher: Ad. Donker (Pty) Ltd

• Year: 1987

• ISBN: 0 86852 111 6

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: Approx. 120

• Language: English

• Series: Paper Books

• Cover Design: Diaset (Pty) Limited

• Illustration: Nicholas W. Combrinck, incorporating original photographs by the author

Contents

1. 666

2. Veterans

3. Killing Trout

4. The Hunt

5. Some Place in Africa

6. The System

7. Space Invaders

8. The Silk Scarf

9. You Can Stay as You Are

10. The Last Freedom Fighter

11. The Healing

Summary

These stories, often darkly humorous and unsettling, portray characters navigating the political, emotional, and moral landscapes of Africa. From the psychological toll of conflict to moments of absurd redemption, Wilhelm’s storytelling remains deeply human — a mirror held up to a continent in flux.

Perfect for readers interested in South African literature, short fiction, and literary realism.