"July's People" is a novel by South African author Nadine Gordimer, published in 1981. The story is set in a fictional South Africa during a time of political upheaval, where a violent revolution has led to the collapse of the apartheid system. The narrative follows the lives of a white liberal couple, Bam and Maureen, who seek refuge with their black servant, July, in his rural village. As they adapt to their new circumstances, the couple confronts their own prejudices and the realities of their former lives. The novel explores themes of power, race, and the complexities of human relationships in a changing society, highlighting the struggles of both the oppressed and the oppressors.