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Bessie Head
Bessie Head's work, including Prentice Hall Literature--World Masterpieces, offers a solid grounding in global literary traditions. She's a writer whose selections help readers explore a wide range of important texts.
A Question of Power
Synopsis
Elizabeth, a mixed-race South African woman, seeks refuge in a remote Botswanan village, hoping to escape the trauma of her past. As she grapples with mental illness, she finds herself caught between two powerful, god-like figures who represent opposing forces of good and evil. This story delves into themes of identity, sanity, and the struggle for self-determination against overwhelming spiritual and psychological pressures.