A rather remarkable woman: Olive Schreiner is without doubt one of the most famous women South Africa has ever produced, and as a writer tried to persuade the British and Boer warring factions about the futility of armed conflict.

The article focuses on the life, literary achievements, and social activism of Olive Schreiner, one of South Africa's most influential writers. Topics include her early childhood and education, the creation and impact of her novel The Story of an African Farm, and her advocacy for gender equality, anti-war efforts, and political engagement.