Mark Behr

Mark Behr was a Tanzanian-born South African author renowned for his compelling exploration of themes like identity, memory, and the impacts of apartheid in his writing. His debut novel, "The Smell of Apples," published in 1995, won several distinguished awards, including the Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction and the M-Net Book Prize. Behr's work often draws from his complex personal history, including his time in the military and his eventual revelation of his role as an informer during apartheid. Through his poignant storytelling, Behr made significant contributions to post-colonial literature, crafting narratives that prompted introspection and dialogue on difficult social issues.