Dagboek van ’n Verraaier Author: Jaap Steyn (J.C. Steyn)
Dagboek van ’n Verraaier (Collectible Hardcover Edition)
A Haunting Psychopolitical Exploration of Ideological Betrayal and Individual Conscience
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: Dagboek van ’n Verraaier
- Author: Jaap Steyn (J.C. Steyn)
- Publisher: Tafelberg Uitgewers, Cape Town
- Publication Date: 1978
- ISBN-10: 0624011313
- ISBN-13: 9780624011316
- Edition Details: First Edition, Standard Hardcover Release.
- Binding: Original publisher’s solid hardcover boards, housed in the original illustrated dust jacket.
- Physical Format: Octavo (8vo), 152 pages.
- Language: Afrikaans
Official Condition Report
- The Book: Very Good (VG)
- Exterior / Boards: Hardcover binding retains its strong alignment with sharp corners. The spine remains rigid and straight.
- Interior: Text block is tight. Pages are remarkably clean and free of owner signatures or highlights.
- The Dust Jacket: Very Good (VG)
- Condition Detail: Original illustrated jacket is fully intact, showing bold color presentation and only micro-shelf wear along the delicate edges.
- Preservation: Professionally fitted with a brand-new, archival-grade clear plastic cover.
Synopsis & Historical Value
Published in 1978 during a time of intense socio-political friction, this novel stands as a landmark psychological work written in a compelling epistolary journal format. The narrative delves deep into the agonizing internal conflict of an Afrikaans intellectual questioning the deeply rooted dogmas of his cultural identity. As a used collectible book, this work remains highly sought after by collectors of modern Afrikaans literary milestones.
Author Profile: Jaap Steyn
Professor Jaap Steyn (1938–2021) was an exceptionally influential academic, sociolinguist, and author. Renowned for his seminal work on the survival of the Afrikaans language (Tuiste in eie taal), his insights into political transition earned him prestigious local literary prizes.
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