Kort Duskant Moedverloor (Afrikaans Edition) Author: Ds. Dries Auret
Kort Duskant Moedverloor (Author-Signed First Edition)
A Charming and Poignant Collection of Regional Stories and Life Reminiscences from Namaqualand and Beyond
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: Kort Duskant Moedverloor (Afrikaans Edition)
- Author: Ds. Dries Auret
- Publisher: Private / Independent Publication (Ds. Dries Auret)
- Publication Date: 2011
- ISBN-13: 9780620504225
- Edition Details: First Edition, First Printing. Inscribed and signed by the author.
- Binding: Original publisher's premium illustrated card wrappers (softcover).
- Physical Format: Octavo (8vo), 174 pages. Structured as a thematic anthology of narratives, local histories, and conversational anecdotes.
- Language: Afrikaans text.
Official Condition Report
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The Book: Near Fine (NF)
- Exterior / Wraps: The softcover card wrappers are in exceptional condition, remaining perfectly flat, crisp, and bright. The front and back covers maintain complete structural integrity with sharp corners and virtually no visible shelf friction. The spine is completely unbroken, crisp, uncreased, and undamaged.
- Interior: The 174-page text block is robustly bound, tight, and pristine. Internal pages are beautifully clean, bright white, and entirely free of dog-ears, underlinings, highlights, or dealer pencil marks.
- Provenance: Features a highly collectible and authentic ink signature from the author on the front free endpaper (ffep): "Dries Auret".
- The Dust Jacket: Not Applicable (As Issued)
Synopsis & Historical Value
Published independently in 2011, Kort Duskant Moedverloor is a beautifully woven tapestry of regional narratives and deeply personal reflections authored by the revered clergyman and storyteller, Ds. Dries Auret. Translating to "Just This Side of Despair," the title reflects a bittersweet, resilient focus on human nature, pastoral challenges, and cultural endurance in rural South Africa.
The text predominantly gathers captivating historical anecdotes and atmospheric stories drawing directly from unique regions like Namaqualand. Written with deep warmth and sharp observational humor, Auret captures the distinct voices, hardships, and daily triumphs of local communities. For collectors of authentic regional Africana, rural storytelling, and independent Afrikaans literature, this author-signed first-edition print run serves as a scarce and highly endearing cultural keepsake.
Author Profile: Ds. Dries Auret
Ds. Dries Auret is a beloved South African minister, community leader, and regional author whose writing career spans several decades. Following his theological studies at the Huguenot College and the Sendinginstituut, he was legitimized in 1961 and dedicated his life to pastoral service across diverse congregations, including Elandskloof-Citrusdal, Leonard (Namibia), Arora, and Napier. Known for his deep connection to rural communities and the unique landscapes of Namaqualand, his writing captures the history and folklore of the places he served. A prolific chronicler of South African life, his bibliography includes highly regarded titles such as Deur Swaarkry Gebrei, Kronkelpad van Garies tot Napier, and Namakwaland tot Overstrand.
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