‘The Life of the Imagination’ by Nadine Gordimer: Short Story Analysis ‘The Life of the Imagination’ was penned by Nadine Gordimer in the year 1968. Nadine Gordimer is one of the best writers in South Africa. This story is about a woman Barbara, who cheats on her husband Arthur, and has an illicit sexual relationship with a young doctor, Dr. Usher. The story is penned … [Read more...] about ‘The Life of the Imagination’ by Nadine Gordimer: Short Story Analysis