Compiled by the illustrious D.J. Opperman, this 1967 printing by Nasionale Boekhandel remains one of the most significant anthologies in Afrikaans literature. Opperman, a titan of South African poetry and a multiple Hertzog Prize winner, meticulously curated this collection to showcase the evolution and richness of the Afrikaans poetic tradition, ranging from early folk verses to the complex works of the "Dertigers" and beyond. It is widely considered the definitive "Bible" of Afrikaans poetry, essential for scholars and collectors of South African heritage. This vintage hardcover copy is in fair to good condition; the cloth boards show noticeable age-toning, spotting, and shelf wear, particularly along the spine, while the interior pages exhibit some foxing and a minor water stain at the top margin of the preliminary pages, though the binding remains firm and the text is perfectly legible throughout.