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A Survey of African Poetry in the London Times, Sunday Times, Financial Times, the Times Literary Supplement 1865-1985

Rive, Richard

Biography

South Africa
Birth date: 1931-03-01
Birth location: Cape Town, South Africa
Death date: 1989-06-04

Richard Rive was a South African poet who wrote against racism after growing up during apartheid. He was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship in 1965 and moved to the United States and the United Kingdom for his master's degree and doctorate, respectively. He served as lecturer and Head of the English Department at Hewat College after returning to South Africa.

Education

  • University of Cape Town
  • Columbia University
  • Magdalen College

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