By M Mofokeng
The literary fraternity of the Free State, and beyond, is raving over a new work of fiction just published by a black female author.
The voluminous work, titled DEEPEST SPRINGS is written by the Mangaung based writer, NMM Duman, and the high quality of the novel is sending many literary figures into a frenzy. "It's a great, great work," well known Free State poet Raselebeli Khotseng, told Mangaung Issue. "A novel comparable to the best in Africa's rich literary history. A masterpiece really"
Literary critic, Paul Lothane, also insisted that Deepest Springs is world class. "Mme Duman is a great pride to the Free State, South Africa and the continent in general. Her great work is as good, or even better than the work of Africa's best black female writers like Tsitsi Dangaremgba and Sindiwe Magona"
Lothane added: "These are very exciting times for FS black literature. Duma can hold her head high anywhere after producing such a fantastic novel. I agree with Bolaji's international review of Deepest Springs (on the internet) where he insists that Duman's work bears comparison to that of the legendary Bronte (Charlotte and Emily) sisiters. We are all proud of her (Duman)"
- Courtesy of Mangaung Issue July 7 2010 edition
