South Africa’s varied landscapes and dramatic scenery have always inspired local writers and storytellers. This book showcases scenes and vistas of ‘the beloved country’ as described by South Africa’s writers.With its inclusion of new voices as well as favourite texts, Lovely Beyond Any Singing is both a fascinating introduction to local writing and a treat for those who love armchair travel. Helen Moffett is well known as a writer, teacher and anthologist of English literature.

• SA readers who would like to explore local writing but without the  expense of buying lots of books (or busy readers, who want a “rough guide” to dip into) Tourists and tourist outlets (aggressive marketing could be v. effective here) • Visitors (students, backpackers, temporary workers, interns) • Homesick expats working abroad or emigrated • A gift book (to be marketed as such to above targets) • Tie-in to local television programmes such as Going Nowhere Slowly Possible prescription for:
 • SA lit courses (now compulsory at many tertiary institutions)
 • Study-abroad programmes (such as run by SIT)
 • Specialist tours (such as run by Gandhi Foundation)