Maru
Margaret, an orphan from a despised tribe, has lived her life under the loving protection of a missionary's wife. She has only to open her mouth to cause confusion, for her education and English accent do not fit her looks. When she accepts her first teaching post, in a remote village, Margaret is befriended by Dikeledi, sister of Maru the chief-in-waiting. Despite making influential friends, Margaret faces prejudice even from the children she teaches, and her presence causes Maru and his best friend - also Dikeledi's lover - to become sworn enemies.
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Maru
Margaret, an orphan from a despised tribe, has lived her life under the loving protection of a missionary's wife. She has only to open her mouth to cause confusion, for her education and English accent do not fit her looks. When she accepts her first teaching post, in a remote village, Margaret is befriended by Dikeledi, sister of Maru the chief-in-waiting. Despite making influential friends, Margaret faces prejudice even from the children she teaches, and her presence causes Maru and his best friend - also Dikeledi's lover - to become sworn enemies.
"I write because I have authority from life to do so." Bessie Head. Great introduction from Helen Oyeyemi.
Imprint | Virago Press Ltd |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | VMC, 472 |
Release date | August 2010 |
Availability | In stock. We should be able to ship in 1 working day. More are available from supplier, and more still are on order. |
Authors | Bessie Head |
Introduction by | Helen Oyeyemi |
Dimensions | 198 x 126 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 338 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-84408-622-1 |
Barcode | 9781844086221 |
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LSN | 1-84408-622-4 |
Course Code | ENG1501 |