Olive Schreiner Collected editions

Olive Schreiner (1855 – 1920) was a South African novelist, political thinker, and feminist whose work addressed issues of race, gender, and colonialism. Her novel The Story of an African Farm was groundbreaking in its exploration of women’s independence and philosophical inquiry, set against the stark landscapes of the Karoo.

Schreiner’s essays and political writings — including Woman and Labour — reflected her commitment to social justice and equality. She was an outspoken critic of imperialism and a passionate advocate for peace.

Through her fiction and activism, Olive Schreiner remains a pioneering voice in both literature and social thought.