Die Ou Vrou en die Dood

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Die Ou Vrou en die Dood ("the old woman and death") is a monolgue for radio by Henriette Grové (1922–2009).

The original text

A monologue alternating between the past and the present, trancing the life of an old woman who has lost two children to death, and is estranged from her remaining son, who ultimately opens the door to Death, whom she embraces as an intimate friend.

Published in the collection Halte 49 en Twee Monoloë by NB Uitgewers in 1962.

Translations and adaptations

Sources

J.C. Kannemeyer. 1983. Geskiedenis van die Afrikaanse Literatuur 2: Cape Town: Tafelberg, p.324[1]

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