GORDIMER, Nadine The Essential Gesture: Writing, Politics and Places New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. Price: $20.00 Softcover. Uncorrected proof. Edited and introduced by Stephen Clingman. Near fine in lightly worn wrappers. Item #275513 Add to Cart Ask a Question item image Nadine Gordimer birth name: Nadine Gordimer born: 11/20/1923 nationality: South Africa View Reference Info Biography South African novelist and short-story writer whose major theme was exile and alienation. She received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1991. - Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of Literaturemore Collecting tips: We also offer a comprehensive Nadine Gordimer Bibliography and Price Guide.more