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Bessie Head

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Gender Female
Death38 years ago
Date of birth July 6,1937
Zodiac sign Cancer
Born Pietermaritzburg
South Africa
Date of died April 17,1986
DiedSerowe
Botswana
ParentsBessie Amelia Emery
Children Howard Head
NationalitySouth African
Job Journalist
Novelist
Spouse Harold Head
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When Rain Clouds Gather
A Question of Power
Maru
A Collector of Treasures
A woman alone
The Cardinals
Serowe, village of the rain wind
Tales of tenderness and power
Life
A bewitched crossroad
To Stir the Heart
The lovers
A Gesture of Belonging: Letters from Bessie Head, 1965-1979
Fa Maru a Pula a Kokoana Setswana
Marou
Maru: Roman
Sol Plaatje's Native Life in South Africa: Past And Present
Between the Lines: Interviews with Bessie Head, Sheila Roberts, Ellen Kuzwayo, Miriam Tlali
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Bessie Amelia Emery Head was a South African writer who, though born in South Africa, is usually considered Botswana's most influential writer. She wrote novels, short fiction and autobiographical works that are infused with spiritual questioning and reflection.

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