Maru
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Book Overview
An orphaned Masarwa girl comes to Dilepe to teach, only to discover that in this remote Botswana village her people are treated as outcasts. In the love story and intrigue that follow, the author's exploration of racism draws upon her own experiences of growing up in South Africa.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0435909630
ISBN13:9780435909635
Release Date:January 1997
Publisher:Heinemann Educational Books
Length:127 Pages
Weight:0.26 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 5.0" x 7.8"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
A rich and rewarding read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
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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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
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.
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
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
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