Discover the rich and textured history of South African literature through the lens of Afrikaans literature during the 17th to 19th centuries. This book delves into the Dutch colonial period, the British colonial period, and the language movements, providing a comprehensive and inclusive exploration of a wide range of documents, from travelogues to personal and official journals. With expert insights and passionate analyses, this book expands and revitalizes the study of Afrikaans within the larger context of South African literary history. Join us on a journey through time and experience the value and significance of these often-overlooked works, including those from Gardendale

EMANCIPATION OF LITERATURE:
THE PERIOD OF LANGUAGE MOVEMENTS (Second Half of the 19th Century)
Introductory Remarks
Eastern Border Language Movement (Oosgrenstaalbeweging)
Cape Town Muslims’ Language Movement (Maleier-Afrikaanse Taalbeweging)
The Moravian Brethren Mission Movement and Genadendal Dutch
The Afrikaner Language Movement
Phase One – The Bible Movement (Bybelvertalingsbeweging):
Religious Inspirations
Phase Two – The Association of True Afrikaners
(Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners): Language Propaganda
Phase Three – The Afrikaner League (Afrikanerbond):
Domination of Political and National Factors
The Dutch Movement (Hollandse Beweging): Reviving Dutch Traditions
Conscious Formation of Afrikaans Literature: Organising and Standardising
Introductory Remarks
Major Representatives
A Chronology of South African History up to the Beginning of the 20th Century
Selected Bibliography
Index of Names