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Born in Johannesburg and educated at Jeppe High School in Johannesburg. | Born in Johannesburg and educated at Jeppe High School in Johannesburg. | ||
| − | Became a journalist and leader writer for the ''[[South African Jewish Times]]'' and was the founding editor of the ''[[South African Opinion]]'' and later of ''[[Trek]]''. He was also a biographer of prominent South Africans, particularly of [[Herman Charles Bosman]] whom he knew well. His only novel, ''The Utmost Sail'' (1955) is based on the life of Bosman. | + | ==Contribution to South African arts and literature== |
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| + | Became a journalist and leader writer for the ''[[South African Jewish Times]]'' and was the founding editor of the ''[[South African Opinion]]'' and later of ''[[Trek]]'' - both influential and opinion-forming publications, particularly on cultural matters. He was also a biographer of prominent South Africans, particularly of [[Herman Charles Bosman]], whom he knew well. His only novel, ''The Utmost Sail'' (1955) is based on the life of Bosman. | ||
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| + | ==Sources== | ||
[[David Adey]], ''et al'': ''Companion to South African English Literature'' p. 173.” | [[David Adey]], ''et al'': ''Companion to South African English Literature'' p. 173.” | ||
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| + | http://christison.co.za/product/sachs-bernard-the-utmost-sail/ | ||
Revision as of 06:57, 18 July 2019
Bernard Sachs (1905-1985) journalist and author.
Biography
Born in Johannesburg and educated at Jeppe High School in Johannesburg.
Contribution to South African arts and literature
Became a journalist and leader writer for the South African Jewish Times and was the founding editor of the South African Opinion and later of Trek - both influential and opinion-forming publications, particularly on cultural matters. He was also a biographer of prominent South Africans, particularly of Herman Charles Bosman, whom he knew well. His only novel, The Utmost Sail (1955) is based on the life of Bosman.
Sources
David Adey, et al: Companion to South African English Literature p. 173.”
http://christison.co.za/product/sachs-bernard-the-utmost-sail/
