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Andrea Abbott

Andrea Abbott Andrea Abbott (nee Kullin) was born in Durban in 1954. She matriculated from Danville Girls High and enrolled at the then University

James McClure

James McClure James Howe McClure (1939 – 2006) the son of Scottish parents, was born in Johannesburg and educated in Pietermaritzburg (the fictitious ‘Trekkersburg’

Barbara Trapido

Barbara Trapido Barbara Trapido was born in 1941 in Cape Town but raised in Durban. She studied at the University of Natal, gaining a

Eric Miyeni

Eric Miyeni Eric Miyeni is perhaps best known to South African audiences for his acting roles in productions such as the film Cry The

Minenhle Mthembu

Minenhle Mthembu is a vibrant poet whose take on childhood stories, influenced by his grandmother, showcases the beauty and richness of African language. Being

John van de Ruit

John van de Ruit John van de Ruit (1975-) was born in Durban and educated at Michaelhouse and the University of Natal (now KwaZulu-Natal

What is Literary Tourism?

Literary Tourism is tourism that deals with places and events from fictional texts as well as the lives of their authors. This could include following the route a fictional character charts in a novel, visiting particular settings from a story or tracking down the haunts of a novelist.

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Hello and welcome to the KZN Literary Tourism website. Through this site, we aim to provide an invaluable resource for those interested in the relatively new field of Literary Tourism as well as provide information on the work we are currently doing from our base in Durban, South Africa.