Stephen Watson bol juhoafrický básnik, ktorého dielo sa často zameriavalo na mesto Kapské Mesto a jeho prírodné krásy. Veril, že poézia a literatúra majú svoju vlastnú hodnotu nezávisle od politiky a že je možné rozlišovať medzi dobrou a zlou poéziou. Watson bol tiež známy ako literárny kritik a esejista, ktorý sa zaoberal rozmanitými témami od juhoafrickej poézie po Leonarda Cohena.
In A city imagined, the editor has asked a number of South Africa's writers to produce a piece of writing in which they express their relationship to Cape Town and, above all, their sense of the unique genius or spirit of this city.
The narrative explores the complexities of human relationships, focusing on a seemingly pleasant character whose true nature is gradually revealed. As the story unfolds, the protagonist navigates the challenges of trust and deception, leading to unexpected twists that challenge their perceptions. Themes of morality, identity, and the duality of appearances versus reality are central, creating a gripping tale that keeps readers questioning the motivations of those around them.