Emecheta, Buchi
The Slave Girl
- ISBN 13:
- 9780807616116
- author:
- Emecheta, Buchi
- format:
- Hardcover
- publisher:
- Braziller Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1980
- Pages:
- 182
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.4 centimeters (0.3
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Ogbanje Ojebeta's story is one of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. After being sold into slavery as a child, she finds solace in her fellow slaves, who become a surrogate family under the harsh rule of their master. As Ogbanje grows into womanhood, she begins to crave home, family, and freedom. Her journey is marked by struggles for identity and autonomy, as she navigates the complexities of her new life. Ultimately, she must make choices that will shape her own destiny. This powerful novel explores themes of survival, belonging, and self-discovery in a richly textured narrative.