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Laurens van der Post
AuthorBooks · Second hand1906-1996
Sir Laurens Jan van der Post, was a South African Afrikaner writer, farmer, soldier, educator, journalist, humanitarian, philosopher, explorer and conservationist. He was noted for his interest in Jungianism and the Kalahari Bushmen, his experiences during World War II, as well as his relationships with notable figures such as King Charles III and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. After his death, there was controversy over claims that he had exaggerated many aspects of his life, as well the revelation that he had impregnated a 14-year-old girl entrusted in his care.
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About Laurens van der Post
Birth
1906
Death
1996
First book
1934
Years writing
62
Sir Laurens Jan van der Post, was a South African Afrikaner writer, farmer, soldier, educator, journalist, humanitarian, philosopher, explorer and conservationist. He was noted for his interest in Jungianism and the Kalahari Bushmen, his experiences during World War II, as well as his relationships with notable figures such as King Charles III and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. After his death, there was controversy over claims that he had exaggerated many aspects of his life, as well the revelation that he had impregnated a 14-year-old girl entrusted in his care.
Laurens van der Post was born in Philippolis, South Africa, in 1906.
His most renowned work is The Lost World of the Kalahari.
Throughout his life, he held diverse professions including farmer, journalist, and screenwriter.
His prolific literary career spans a total of 58 published works.
His writing deeply explores the connection between fiction and travel writing in South Africa.
