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The Howard Pim Library comprises of an Africana collection that was named after John Howard Pim (1863-1934). Mr Pim was a member of the governing council of the University of College of Fort Hare in the years 1933 and 1934 to which he bequeathed part of his personal library.
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Item Lake and Water: African Land and Water Verses.(Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner and Co., Ltd. London., 1927) Cripps, A. S.Lake and War: African Land and Water Verse is a poetic collection that reflects Arthur Shearly Cripps’ deep spiritual, social, and emotional engagement with the African landscape and its people. Drawing inspiration from the lakes, rivers, and rural environments of Southern Africa—particularly Zimbabwe (then Southern Rhodesia)—Cripps blends themes of nature, colonial conflict, missionary life, and moral struggle. The poems juxtapose the serenity of water and land with the turbulence of war and human injustice, revealing the poet’s sympathy for African communities under colonial rule. Rich in imagery and spiritual reflection, the volume captures both the beauty of the natural world and the ethical tensions of empire, faith, and identity in early twentieth-century Africa.Item Othello.(Macmillan and Co., 1895) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.William Shakespeare, Othello is a tragic drama that explores jealousy, betrayal, and manipulation. The play follows Othello, a respected general in Venice, whose secret marriage to Desdemona is destroyed by the deceit of his ensign, Iago. Through lies and calculated manipulation, Iago convinces Othello that his wife has been unfaithful. Consumed by jealousy and mistrust, Othello commits a tragic act that leads to devastating consequences. The play examines themes of trust, racism, and the destructive power of suspicion.Item Poems and Ballads.(William Heinemann, London., 1904) Swinburne, A. C.This volume presents the first collected edition of Poems and Ballads, containing Swinburne’s early and most controversial lyric poetry. Characterized by rich musicality, classical allusions, and bold explorations of paganism, sensuality, and religious defiance, the collection reflects the poet’s challenge to Victorian moral conventions. The volume includes some of his most celebrated works, demonstrating technical mastery in rhythm and meter while engaging themes of love, mortality, rebellion, and mythological symbolism.Item Poems and Sonnets.(Macmillan and Co., 1895) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.The poems and sonnets of William Shakespeare, including the collection known as Shakespeare's Sonnets, explore themes of love, beauty, time, mortality, and betrayal. Written primarily in the sonnet form, these lyrical works reflect on the fleeting nature of youth, the power of poetry to immortalize beauty, and the complexities of human relationships. Through rich imagery and emotional depth, Shakespeare examines devotion, jealousy, desire, and the passage of time, establishing his sonnets as enduring contributions to English literatureItem Songs Before Sunrise and Song of two Nations.(William Heinemann, London., 1904) Swinburne, A. C.This volume comprises politically inspired poetry expressing Swinburne’s fervent support for liberty, republicanism, and national self-determination, particularly influenced by the Italian Risorgimento. The poems celebrate revolution, freedom, and resistance to tyranny, combining impassioned rhetoric with lyrical craftsmanship. The collection reflects the poet’s ideological engagement with European political struggles of the nineteenth century.Item Songs of the Springtides.(William Heinemann, London., 1904) Swinburne, A. C.This volume gathers later lyrical works distinguished by refined musical structure and contemplative tone. The poems explore themes of nature, transience, emotional reflection, and the passage of time. Compared to Swinburne’s earlier controversial writings, this collection reflects a mature poetic voice marked by restraint, technical precision, and aesthetic devotion to rhythm and sound.Item Studies in Songs. A Century of Roundels.(William Heinemann, London., 1904) Swinburne, A. C.This volume highlights Swinburne’s technical experimentation with the roundel form, a fixed verse structure he popularized in English poetry. A Century of Roundels showcases concise, lyrical compositions emphasizing musical repetition and structural symmetry. The collection underscores the poet’s fascination with formal innovation and metrical discipline while addressing themes of love, art, and philosophical reflection.Item The House of Bread and Other Poems.(Faber and Faber. London., 1944) Campbell, R.A collection of poems reflecting religious, philosophical, and social themes. The volume demonstrates Roy Campbell’s lyrical style and engagement with faith, culture, and South African identity.