The Purple Violet Of Oshaantu

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.

• | By (Author): Neshani Andreas
• | Series: Heinemann African Writers Series
• | Publisher: Pearson Education Limited
• | Publication Date: Oct 12, 2001
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 192 pages
• | Language: Not available
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0435912089
• | ISBN-13: 9780435912086