Roberts, Sheila (1937–)
Roberts, Sheila (1937–)
South African novelist and short-story writer. Born 1937 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Settled in US (1970s) and became professor of English at University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; short stories explore lives of underclass in South Africa; fiction includes Outside Life's Feast (1975), He's My Brother (1977), The Weekenders (1981), This Time of Year and Other Stories (1983), Jacks in Corners (1987), and Coming In and Other Stories (1993); poetry includes Lou's Life and Other Poems (1977) and Dialogues and Divertimenti (1985); published criticism on South African writers, including Dan Jacobson, and book of essays on women writers, Still the Frame Holds (1986). Received Thomas Pringle Prize.
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