Head, Bessie
When Rain Clouds Gather: AND Maru
- ISBN 13:
- 9781844086221
- author:
- Head, Bessie
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Virago
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 12.5 x 2.5 x 19.5 cm
- Genre:
- Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
When Rain Clouds Gather and Maru are two fairy tales about the transformative power of love. Bessie Head's powerful stories explore how love can shape our lives in profound ways.
In this collection, Makehaya, an outsider fleeing his troubled past, finds himself drawn to a charismatic Englishman, Gilbert, who is trying to modernise farming methods in a small village. Meanwhile, Margaret, an orphan from a despised tribe, must navigate her new life as a teacher in a remote village, where she faces prejudice and hostility.
Through the lives of these two characters, Head masterfully explores the complexities of love, tradition, and identity in a society struggling to find its place. A riveting and thought-provoking read, this collection is a testament to the enduring power of love and human connection.
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