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Name: Maru
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Author: Bessie Head

📘 Maru by Bessie Head

Maru tells the story of Margaret Cadmore, an orphan who travels to a secluded Botswana village to teach. There she faces the community’s deep-seated racism and the dehumanization of her people, which isolates her and forces her to confront the harsh realities of prejudice. Head weaves themes of loneliness, cultural conflict, and spiritual mystery into a narrative that highlights the impact of intolerance and celebrates the enduring spirit of humanity.

First publish date: October 1988

Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction

Authors: Bessie Head

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