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Anticipated African Literary Gems of 2025: A Preview

Introduction The year 2025 promises to be a landmark one for African literature, with a wave of upcoming releases set to enrich the global literary scene. From gripping narratives of resilience to thought-provoking explorations of identity and transformation, these works reflect the dynamic and diverse voices emerging across the continent.

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Mental Pain in Bessie Head’s novel ‘A Question of Power’

MENTAL PAIN IN BESSIE HEAD’S NOVEL ‘A QUESTION OF POWER’ The character Elisabeth in Bessie Head’s novel ‘A Question of Power’ is schizophrenic. For Elisabeth being schizophrenic means that she sees and hears things that don’t exist, is unclear in her thinking, and changes her behaviour very quickly. ELISABETH’S CONDITION

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