The Bavino Sermons

Product Description Born in Orlando West, Soweto, in Johannesburg, Lesego Rampolokeng is a poet, novelist, playwright, filmmaker and writing teacher who rose to prominence in the 1980s, a turbulent period in South Africa’s history. Originally published in 1999, The Bavino Sermons includes such memorable poems as ‘Lines for Vincent’, ‘Riding the victim train’, ‘To Gil Scott-Heron’, ‘Crab attack’,‘Rap Ranting’ and ‘The Fela Sermon’. About the Author Lesego Rampolokeng is the author since 1990 of eight books of poetry, two plays and three novels, and has collaborated with visual artists, playwrights, film-makers, theatre and opera producers, poets and musicians, in South Africa and internationally. His unmistakable voice and no-holds-barred aesthetic have earned him a unique place in South African literature. Rampolokeng is currently researching the literary and political writings of poet and black consciousness thinker Mafika Gwala.Author: Rampolokeng, Lesego,author Contributors: Rampolokeng, Lesego,author Binding: paperback Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Published/Release Date: 23 Jul 2019 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher/Studio/Brand: Deep South Author/Director/Artist: Lesego Rampolokeng Dimension (cm): 210x148x8 mm Package Dimension (cm): 10x212x150 mm Item Weight (g): 181 Package Weight (g): 182