The Story of an African Farm
The Story of an African Farm, published in 1883 under the pen name Ralph Iron, is the first novel of Olive Schreiner. On a lonely farm in the Karoo of South Africa, three children grow up under the rule of the Boer widow Tant Sannie: the dreamy Waldo, son of the kindly German overseer, the gentle Em and her cousin Lyndall, clever and rebellious. A grotesque impostor, Bonaparte Blenkins, briefly takes over the farm, and later the children go out into the world. Schreiner writes about religious doubt, the limits imposed on women and the search for meaning with a frankness that startled Victorian readers. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Story of an African Farm
The Story of an African Farm by Olive Schreiner can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Story of an African Farm online?
Yes. The Story of an African Farm opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
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Is The Story of an African Farm in the public domain?
Yes. The Story of an African Farm by Olive Schreiner is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Story of an African Farm?
About 6 h 46 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Story of an African Farm?
The Story of an African Farm by Olive Schreiner is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
