Tim Couzens
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Tim Couzens (1944–2016) was a South African literary and social historian, and travel writer.[1] He was educated at Durban High School, Rhodes University, and the University of the Witwatersrand. He won a number of awards for his works, and was employed in the Graduate School for Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.[2]
Born13 February 1944
Durban, South Africa
Died26 October 2016 (aged 72)
OccupationWriter, literary and social historian
LanguageEnglish
Tim Couzens | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 February 1944 Durban, South Africa |
| Died | 26 October 2016 (aged 72) |
| Occupation | Writer, literary and social historian |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | South African |
| Education | Durban High School |
| Alma mater | |
Couzens authored 16 distinct works[3] and was also involved in the publication of Nelson Mandela's "Conversations With Myself".[4]
In mid October 2016 Couzens suffered a severe head injury from a fall causing a brain haemorrhage. He fell into a coma and then died on October 26.[5]
Publications
- The Return of the Amasi Bird: Black South African Poetry 1891-1981 (Ravan Press, 1982), co-edited with Essop Patel[2][6]
- The New African: A Study of the Life and Work of H.I.E. Dhlomo (Ravan Press, 1985)
- Tramp Royal: The True Story of Trader Horn (Wits University Press, 1992)
- A new edition of Sol Plaatje's Mhudi with (Francolin Publishers, 1996)
- Murder at Morija: Faith, Mystery, and Tragedy on an African Mission (University of Virginia Press, 2003)
- Battles of South Africa (David Philip, 2004)
Awards
- 1993 Alan Paton Award (Tramp Royal)
