The Story of an African Farm

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1883

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Part 1, Chapters 1-6

Part 1, Chapters 7-13

Part 2, Chapters 1-7

Part 2, Chapters 8-14

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Essay Topics

Compare and contrast Em and Lyndall. What do their differences as children reveal about their fortunes as adults? Why does Em admire Lyndall? Why does Lyndall admire Em?

Research the history of Dutch and English colonialism in South Africa. With this in mind, discuss the relationship between the novel’s Boer and English characters.

What role does Tant’ Sannie play in the children’s lives? How does she influence Lyndall and Em? How do her actions impact Waldo?