by Bessie Head · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780435909635
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Maru is a moving tale by Bessie Head about Margaret Cadmore, an orphaned girl from the Masarwa tribe, who comes to Dilepe to teach. There she discovers that her own people are treated as outcasts. Her presence polarizes the community, which does not consider the Masarwa as humans, condemning her to a lonely life as an outcast. Through a story of love and intrigue, Head combines a portrait of loneliness with a rich affirmation of the mystery and spirituality of life, addressing themes of racial injustice and prejudice.
Bessie Amelia Emery Head was a South African writer who, though born in South Africa, is usually considered Botswana's most influential writer. She wrote novels, short fiction and autobiographical works that are infused with spiritual questioning and reflection. Notable books by her include When Rain Clouds Gather (1968), Maru (1971) and A Question of Power (1973).
