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Also known as [[Eugène N. Marais]] or simply [[Eugène Marais]] (sometimes written [[Eugene Marais]]). | Also known as [[Eugène N. Marais]] or simply [[Eugène Marais]] (sometimes written [[Eugene Marais]]). | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
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== Contribution to South African Theatre, Film, Media and Performance == | == Contribution to South African Theatre, Film, Media and Performance == | ||
| − | Besides his internationally known behavioural field studies (''[[The Soul of the White Ant]]'', ''The Soul of the Ape'' and ''My Friends, the Baboons'' | + | Besides his internationally known behavioural field studies (''[[The Soul of the White Ant]]'', ''The Soul of the Ape'' and ''My Friends, the Baboons''), he is best remembered for his enthralling, but sombre lyric poetry and his short stories (of which some have also been dramatised). |
| − | He wrote a number of less memorable plays. These include ''[[Die Swart Verraad]]'' ("The Black Treason") performed by [[KMDOS]] in 1933), ''[[Nag]]'' (published posthumously in 1937), *** and ***. | + | He wrote a number of less memorable plays. These include ''[[Die Swart Verraad]]'' ("The Black Treason") performed by [[KMDOS]] in 1933), ''[[Nag]]'' (published posthumously in 1937), *** and ***. |
== Books and dramatised works based on the life of [[Eugène Nielen Marais]]== | == Books and dramatised works based on the life of [[Eugène Nielen Marais]]== | ||
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A complex character, he has been the subject of many works of academic study and creative writing. For example, besides entries in books on South African literature, two fine biographies have been written about him: | A complex character, he has been the subject of many works of academic study and creative writing. For example, besides entries in books on South African literature, two fine biographies have been written about him: | ||
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''[[Die Groot Verlange]]'' by [[Leon Rousseau]] (published by [[Human and Rousseau]], 1982, also in an English version as ''[[The Dark Stream]]''). | ''[[Die Groot Verlange]]'' by [[Leon Rousseau]] (published by [[Human and Rousseau]], 1982, also in an English version as ''[[The Dark Stream]]''). | ||
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| − | Two impressive films have also been made, both concerned with a particularly traumatic period in his life when he spent a few months on the Van Rooyen family's farm to deal with his addiction problem: | + | '''Films''' |
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| + | Two impressive '''films''' have also been made, both concerned with a particularly traumatic period in his life when he spent a few months on the Van Rooyen family's farm to deal with his addiction problem: | ||
''[[The Guest: An episode in the Life of Eugène Marais]]'' (written by [[Athol Fugard]] and directed by [[Ross Devenish]], 1977, also published in 1977[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0128241/], also released in [[Afrikaans]] as ''[[Die Besoeker: 'n episode in die lewe van Eugène Marais]]'') | ''[[The Guest: An episode in the Life of Eugène Marais]]'' (written by [[Athol Fugard]] and directed by [[Ross Devenish]], 1977, also published in 1977[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0128241/], also released in [[Afrikaans]] as ''[[Die Besoeker: 'n episode in die lewe van Eugène Marais]]'') | ||
| − | ''[[Die Wonderwerker]]'' (written by [[Chris Barnard]] and directed by [[Katinka Heyns]], 2012[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2404552/]), while a stage play (** ) by ** deals with Marais and his relationship with [[C. Louis Leipoldt]] | + | ''[[Die Wonderwerker]]'' (written by [[Chris Barnard]] and directed by [[Katinka Heyns]], 2012[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2404552/]), |
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| + | His scientific study ''[[The Soul of the White Ant]]'' was used as a thematic stimulus and title by playwright Snoo Wilson for his 1976 surreal comedy about the racial tensions in South Africa. The play features Marais as one of the characters and the text was published by [[Samuel French]]. | ||
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| + | ''[[Prophet of the Waterberg]]'' by [[Nicky Rebelo]], first performed in 2005. | ||
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| + | ''[[Die Siel van Eugene Marais]]'' ("The soul of Eugene Marais") is an [[Afrikaans]] cabaret-style play by [[Amanda Bothma]], first performed in 2026. | ||
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| + | while a stage play (** ) by ** deals with Marais and his relationship with [[C. Louis Leipoldt]] | ||
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| + | Besides the above, | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
Latest revision as of 15:07, 6 July 2026
Eugène Nielen Marais (1871-1936)[1] was a naturalist, journalist and advocate, and a pioneering Afrikaans writer of poetry, prose and drama.
Also known as Eugène N. Marais or simply Eugène Marais (sometimes written Eugene Marais).
This entry still being written and edited
Contents
Biography
Born Eugène Nielen Marais
Contribution to South African Theatre, Film, Media and Performance
Besides his internationally known behavioural field studies (The Soul of the White Ant, The Soul of the Ape and My Friends, the Baboons), he is best remembered for his enthralling, but sombre lyric poetry and his short stories (of which some have also been dramatised).
He wrote a number of less memorable plays. These include Die Swart Verraad ("The Black Treason") performed by KMDOS in 1933), Nag (published posthumously in 1937), *** and ***.
Books and dramatised works based on the life of Eugène Nielen Marais
A complex character, he has been the subject of many works of academic study and creative writing. For example, besides entries in books on South African literature, two fine biographies have been written about him:
Biographies
Die Groot Verlange by Leon Rousseau (published by Human and Rousseau, 1982, also in an English version as The Dark Stream).
[[]]
Films
Two impressive films have also been made, both concerned with a particularly traumatic period in his life when he spent a few months on the Van Rooyen family's farm to deal with his addiction problem:
The Guest: An episode in the Life of Eugène Marais (written by Athol Fugard and directed by Ross Devenish, 1977, also published in 1977[2], also released in Afrikaans as Die Besoeker: 'n episode in die lewe van Eugène Marais)
Die Wonderwerker (written by Chris Barnard and directed by Katinka Heyns, 2012[3]),
Stage plays include:
His scientific study The Soul of the White Ant was used as a thematic stimulus and title by playwright Snoo Wilson for his 1976 surreal comedy about the racial tensions in South Africa. The play features Marais as one of the characters and the text was published by Samuel French.
Prophet of the Waterberg by Nicky Rebelo, first performed in 2005.
Die Siel van Eugene Marais ("The soul of Eugene Marais") is an Afrikaans cabaret-style play by Amanda Bothma, first performed in 2026.
while a stage play (** ) by ** deals with Marais and his relationship with C. Louis Leipoldt
Besides the above,
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eug%C3%A8ne_Marais
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2404552/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0128241/
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