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The Purple Violet of Oshaantu

Neshani Andreas

The Purple Violet of Oshaantu
Translated by:
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Author is from, and story is set in
Namibia

This is the story of a woman who refuses to mourn her husband's death. The village knew she was an unhappy wife, but she is still expected to weep and speak the praises of her husband. Her story reveals the value of friendship between women, based on liking rather than traditional beliefs.

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