Discover the unexpected ‘Russian Soul’ within South African Literature. This insightful study explores how narrative innovation flourished amidst political isolation, drawing parallels between South Africa’s post-apartheid writing and Russia’s Golden Age. Dr. Jeanne-Marie Jackson challenges prevailing global literary methodologies, advocating for deeper, localized literary enquiry with truly global horizons. Essential for literary scholars and students of comparative literature, this book offers a vital new lens on international literary traditions and the power of writing to transcend isolation.