What inspired Nadine Gordimer to set 'The Conservationist' in South Africa's landscape?
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What inspired Nadine Gordimer to set 'The Conservationist' in South Africa's landscape?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about Mehring's obsession with his estate and what it revealed about him?
How do you think the novel's pacing affected the way the themes of decay and renewal were conveyed?