Nadine Gordimer Nadine Gordimer, author of July's People (1981). (more) July’s People novel by Gordimer Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Julys-People Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Alan Munton Alan Munton is Archivist at the University of Plymouth, and a Lecturer in English. He is also a contributor to 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die, where earlier versions of his... Alan Munton Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Dec 6, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question July’s People, alternate history novel written by South African author Nadine Gordimer and published in 1981. Set in an imaginary near future in which the apartheid system (still a decade from being abolished when the book was written) has come to a sudden and violent end, July’s People explores the dynamics and revelations brought about by the change. July’s People takes place shortly after an country-wide uprising by South African Black people has led to civil war. July, a servant in the large house in suburban Johannesburg owned by Bam and Maureen Smales, offers to take his employers and their ...(100 of 457 words)

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