Talking Location With …. Sarah Holding: ICELAND
The Purple Violet of Oshaantu
Location(s): Namibia
Genre(s): Fiction
Era(s): late 20th century
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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