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Olive Schreiner

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    (March 24, 1855-December 11, 1920)
    Born in Wittenberg Reserve, Lesotho
    Full name was Olive Emilie Albertina Schreiner
    Author of 'The Story of an African Farm,' 'Dreams,' 'Dream Life and Real Life,' and 'Trooper Peter Halket of Mashonaland'

Why she might be annoying:

    She was named for three older brothers named Oliver, Albert, and Emile.
    She published 'The Story of an African Farm' under the pen name Ralph Irons.
    She married an ostrich farmer.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She was antiwar.
    She was a feminist.
    She opposed racism and imperialism.
    She had a lot of health problems.
    She had a baby who died after one day.

Credit: Truffle


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying