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Egypt calls South Africa: "A Vision from the South"
I thank Dr. Marwa Mamdouh-Salem for sharing with us her foreword to the Arabic translation of my novel The Afrikaner, which she titled...
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Jul 31, 20215 min read


"And always there is South Africa, rich and alive"
"Arianna Dagnino’s latest work, The Afrikaner (Guernica, Toronto), is a splendid, multi-layered novel that offers up an examination of...
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Jul 23, 20211 min read


Translation & Writing with a South African Twist
Thanks to Translators Aloud for inviting me and voice actor Dennis Kleinman to read from "The Afrikaner". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
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Jul 16, 20211 min read


SOUTH AFRICA: LESSONS FROM A FLAWED CHARACTER
Dear Arianna, I finally had a chance to read your novel "The Afrikaner". Thank you so much for writing this book - you raise such...
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Jul 15, 20211 min read


"Il Quintetto d'Istanbul" - Intervista con Arianna Dagnino
"Come si vive tra scrittura e transcultura?" Camilla Orsini ha fatto questa domanda in un'intervista ad Arianna Dagnino, autrice del...
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Jul 7, 20211 min read


A transcultural novel set in the African wilderness now in audiobook!
“The Afrikaner” is now in audiobook, superbly narrated by voice actor Dennis Kleinman. Dennis' sglobally accented narration transports...
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May 30, 20212 min read


"The Afrikaner" in Europe with Sophie Savary Lit. Agency
Sophie Savary Literary Agency/Agence Littéraire in Montpellier represents Arianna Dagnino and her novel "The Afrikaner" in Europe. The...
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May 27, 20211 min read


Universal themes in a unique setting
"When it comes to societies like South Africa, there is always something that will contradict your preconceived notions," says Arianna...
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May 27, 20211 min read


"The Afrikaner": A Conradian story
"The Afrikaner is a superb book. I enjoyed it very much and it is a satisfying literary read. Highly recommended for those looking for a...
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May 25, 20211 min read


"The Afrikaner" shortlisted for ‘BEST BOOK’
Arianna Dagnino’s THE AFRIKANER shortlisted for ‘BEST BOOK’ by Miramichi Reader. “Best Fiction” is the most popular category at The...
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May 25, 20211 min read


"A hybrid form that mixes history, science, magic & the love for the outdoors."
I asked Arianna if she could tell us about the inspiration for The Afrikaner and her time as an international reporter… The Afrikaner...
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May 21, 20213 min read


“The Afrikaner” : Colonialism, Reconciliation & Transcultural Literature
The Afrikaner is a South African odyssey set in the year 1996 during the critical transitionary period from the end of apartheid to the...
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May 12, 20214 min read


Author Ventures into Africa
I thank Pat Lynch for having me on her Radio Show on Women's Radio Network. Full interview at this link: #podcast #interview #africa...
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May 11, 20211 min read


"The Afrikaner" in audiobok, in German & much more!
Dear Friends, Colleagues & Readers at large, Here are the latest updates as my post-apartheid novel (& screenplay)The Afrikaner reaches...
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May 5, 20211 min read


What does South Africa have to do with Canada?
Join Arianna Dagnino and Stefano Gulmanelli for a lively discussion that will touch upon intercultural relations, multiculturalism in...
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Apr 23, 20211 min read


The Afrikaner in New York @ Jill's!
Today, Jill! is happy to present Arianna Dagnino, sharing her novel The Afrikaner (Guernica Editions, Toronto, 2019), now also in...
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Apr 21, 20211 min read


The struggle of a female explorer, dreamer, & lover
Vancouver-based architect-cum-writer Andrei Rizea kindly provided a literary analysis of the my novel Afrikaner under the title: "The...
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Apr 4, 20213 min read


Kurt (a writer): "The most authentic character"
Prof Nigel Thomas (Laval University) kindly provided a most engaging reader’s response re my post-apartheid novel The Afrikaner: “Hello...
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Apr 4, 20212 min read


The Audiobook of the Afrikaner: An excerpt
I am very pleased to present an excerpt from the audiobook of my novel The Afrikaner, which chronicles a young #Afrikaner woman's...
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Apr 3, 20212 min read


Zoe's Story is now in German too!
The German translation of The Afrikaner is finally out with the title Die Afrikaanerin. German-speaking readers will now be able to...
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Apr 3, 20211 min read
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