Maru

by Bessie Head

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0435907182
• ISBN13: 9780435907181
• Release Date: January 1987
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

A rich and rewarding read

Maru is a story about the reaches of oppression within the village of Dilepe in Botswana. It is a fascinating story which examines how oppression and prejudice are maintained, and how they might be overcome. This is accomplished against the captivating backdrop of village life; scenes are depicted in such a way that the reader can imagine themselves in the story. Overall an excellent read that provides a rich view of life in Botswana.

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Political, romantic, and dense, what a wonderful and well-written book. I came upon this book by accident and became quite delighted with the story. The characters and the town really came alive on the pages. The imagery was beautiful and mythic. I just wish it were longer.

characters of maru

i would like to know what is happening between maru and the masarwa girl who was a teacher at the dilepe viillage.the relationship between the two characters. what is the message of the book.the author is tries to tell us what