Telling Times by Nadine Gordimer

Telling Times” is a collection of essays by Nadine Gordimer, a South African writer and Nobel Prize laureate. The book was published in 2004 and contains a series of essays and speeches that Gordimer gave between 1981 and 2004.

The essays in “Telling Times” cover a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, race relations, and the role of the writer in society. Gordimer writes about her experiences growing up in South Africa during apartheid and the ways in which she and other writers used their work to challenge the system.

Gordimer also reflects on the changes that South Africa underwent during the transition to democracy in the 1990s, and the ongoing challenges facing the country. She writes about the role of literature in shaping public discourse and influencing political change, and the importance of writers in bearing witness to the events of their time.

Throughout the book, Gordimer demonstrates her deep commitment to social justice and her belief in the power of literature to effect change. Her writing is thoughtful, insightful, and provocative, and offers a unique perspective on the history and politics of South Africa, as well as on the broader issues facing the world today.

“Telling Times” is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of literature and politics, and in the role of the writer as a social commentator and agent of change.