Maru
Maru
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Margaret, an orphaned Masarwa girl, comes to Dilepe to teach, only to discover that in this Botswana village her people are treated as outcasts. In the love story and intrigue that follows, the book combines a portrait of loneliness with an affirmation of the mystery and spirituality of life.
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Maru by Bessie Head
Margaret, an orphaned Masarwa girl, comes to Dilepe to teach, only to discover that in this Botswana village her people are treated as outcasts. In the love story and intrigue that follows, the book combines a portrait of loneliness with an affirmation of the mystery and spirituality of life.
Born in South Africa, Bessie Head, had a traumatic life and she drew heavily upon her experiences for her novels. Her first novel, When Rain Clouds Gather grew out of her experience as a refugee, and was followed by Maru and A Question of Power (1973). In 1977 she published The Collector of Treasures, a book of short stories exploring the position of women in Africa.
Bessie Head died in Serowe, Botswana in 1986, aged only 49.
Bessie Head died in Serowe, Botswana in 1986, aged only 49.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780435907181 |
| ISBN 10 | 0435907182 |
| Title | Maru |
| Author | Bessie Head |
| Series | African Writers Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Heinemann International Literature & Textbooks |
| Year published | 1987-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |