Breyten Breytenbach

1939

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Biography

Breyten Breytenbach is a South African writer and painter known for his anti-apartheid activism. Born in 1939, he was a prominent figure in the struggle against racial segregation in South Africa. Breytenbach's works often reflect his experiences of imprisonment and exile due to his political activism. He is recognized for his poetry and novels that explore themes of identity, love, and resistance.