Poetry Collections:
* The Seed-Eater: His debut collection, published in 1969, established him as a prominent voice in South African poetry.
* The Next Room: This collection explores themes of urban life, social commentary, and personal experiences.
* The Home-Ground: This collection focuses on themes of exile, memory, and the South African landscape.
* The Red Road: This collection delves into themes of history, politics, and the impact of apartheid on South African society.
* The Heart of the Country: This collection is a reflection on the South African landscape and its cultural significance.
* The Journey: This collection follows the author's personal journey through life and the challenges he has faced.
Translations:
* The Penguin Book of South African Poetry: Mole has translated numerous works by South African poets into English, making their work accessible to a wider audience.
* Works by Afrikaans poets such as J.M. Coetzee, Ingrid Jonker, and Breyten Breytenbach: Mole has been instrumental in bridging the gap between Afrikaans and English literature in South Africa.
Literary Criticism:
* Writing in the Time of Apartheid: Mole has written extensively on South African literature, particularly on its response to the apartheid regime. He has also published critical essays and reviews in various journals and anthologies.
Other Works:
* The Last Days of John Mole: A collection of satirical essays and poems that mock South African society and its institutions.
* The Cape Town Poems: A collection of poems about the city of Cape Town, its history, and its people.
John Mole's work has been recognized with numerous awards, including the CNA Prize for Literature, the Olive Schreiner Prize, and the South African Literary Award for Poetry. He is considered one of the most important South African poets of his generation.