Stockenström, Wilma (1933–)
Stockenström, Wilma (1933–)
South African poet, novelist and actress. Name variations: Wilma Stockenstrom or Stockenstroem. Born 1933 in Napier, South Africa; received degree in drama from University of Stellenbosch.
Worked in film and on stage; writings explore African landscape and issues of race; poetry includes Vir die Bysiende Leser (1970), Spieël van Water (1973), Van Vergetelheid en van Glans (1975), Monsterverse (1984), and Die Heengaanrefrein (1988); other works include Dawid die Dik Dom Kat (1971), Trippens se Patatta (1971), Die Laaste Middagmaal (1978), Die Kremetartsekspedisie (1981, trans. as Expedition to the Baobab Tree, 1983), Kaapse Rekwisiete (1987), and Abjater wat so Lag (1991). Received Hertzog Prize, CNA Prize, and Grinzane Cavour Prize.
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