Comrades
This study guide will help you analyze the short story “Comrades” by Nadine Gordimer. We will show you examples of the elements in the text that will be relevant for your analysis. You can also find a summary of the text, as well as inspiration for interpreting it.
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Title: “Comrades” (1991)
Author: Nadine Gordimer
Genre: Short story
Nadine Gordimer (1923-2014) was a South African writer. In 1991, she received the Nobel Prize in Literature for the impact of her literary works on humanity. Most of Gordimer’s literary work deals with issues related to apartheid in South Africa.
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