Description
In the African village of Dilepe, Margaret Cadmore—an outsider marked by prejudice—arrives to teach, hoping to carve out a life defined by dignity rather than exclusion. Her presence ignites a dangerous rivalry between two influential men, Maru and Moleka, whose competing claims to power and affection expose the village’s rigid social rules. As Margaret navigates love, loyalty, and the limits of belonging, the novel probes how communities decide who is “fit” to be seen, heard, and accepted. With Bessie Head’s incisive, emotionally charged storytelling, *Maru* blends romance and social critique to explore love’s capacity to challenge prejudice—and the painful reality of what change costs.
Available Editions
paperback
McCall Pub. Co.
Published Jan 1, 1971
127 pages
ISBN: 0841501173
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Details
First Published
1971
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Maru by Bessie Head.