Grové, Henriette (1922–)
Grové, Henriette (1922–)
South African novelist and playwright. Name variations: Henriette Grove; (pseudonym) Linda Joubert. Born 1925 near Potchefstroom, Orange Free State, South Africa.
First short stories appeared in anthology Kwartet (1957); other novels and stories include Roosmaryn en Wynruit (1962), Jaaringe (1966), Winterreis (1971), and In die Kamer was 'n Kas (1989); plays include Die Jaar (1958), Halte 49 (1962), Toe hulle die Vierkleur of Rooigrond gehys het (1975), and Ontmoeting by Dwaaldrif (1981); children's books include Die Verlore Skoentjie (1948) and Bimbo en Prins (1950); works often express longing to escape middle-class convention. Awarded CNA Prize and Hertzog Prize.
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