Tsitsi Dangarembga

Tsitsi Dangarembga is a renowned Zimbabwean author, filmmaker, and activist. She is best known for her novel 'Nervous Conditions', which was the first book published by a black woman from Zimbabwe in English. The novel has received critical acclaim and is considered a classic in African literature. Dangarembga's work often explores the themes of race, colonialism, and gender, and she is an influential voice in advocating for social change and women's rights in Zimbabwe and beyond.

Books

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  1. 1. Nervous Conditions

    "Nervous Conditions" is a semi-autobiographical novel set in colonial Rhodesia in the 1960s. The story follows a young girl from a poor family who gets the opportunity to receive an education after her brother's death. Despite the struggles she faces - including culture shock, racism, and the inherent sexism in both her native and adopted cultures - she perseveres and manages to succeed. The novel explores themes of race, colonialism, and gender through the lens of a young African woman's coming-of-age story.