Unto Dust – Herman Charles Bosman (Second Hand)

Pre-Owned Hardcover Edition

Product Overview

Published posthumously, Unto Dust is a masterful collection of 24 short stories by Herman Charles Bosman, one of South Africa’s most enduring literary voices. Known for his sharp wit, irony, and compassionate storytelling, Bosman captures the spirit of rural life and the eccentricities of human nature with unmatched charm.

This edition, published by Human & Rousseau, showcases Bosman’s distinctive style — humorous yet poignant, filled with the subtlety of the Afrikaner voice rendered beautifully in English. Critics have hailed it as a collection that cements Bosman’s place among the great short story writers of the 20th century.

“That playful irony of Bosman’s, that sly, mocking, humorous Afrikaner intelligence, was seldom dormant.” — William Plomer

“His writing is vivid... he has captured the mannerisms of speech of the Afrikaner while writing in English.” — The Natal Witness

Condition (Pre-Owned)

• Condition: Good (light wear on dust jacket, clean interior, tight binding)

• Dust jacket shows small edge marks and light fading consistent with age

• No writing or underlining inside

• Interior pages clean and crisp

Note: This is a pre-owned vintage hardcover in good collectible condition. Light wear is visible but typical for its age.

Details

• Title: Unto Dust

• Author: Herman Charles Bosman

• Publisher: Human & Rousseau

• Language: English

• Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket

• Publication: Posthumous edition (originally released after Bosman’s death)

• Stories Included: 24 classic Bosman tales

• Dust Jacket Design: Gerhard Last

Summary

Bosman’s stories in Unto Dust reveal the satire, romance, and irony of South African life through his beloved Marico setting and unforgettable characters. With a balance of humour and human truth, this collection continues to delight readers decades after its release.

Perfect for readers who appreciate South African classics, short fiction, and the ironic brilliance of Bosman’s prose.