A Question of Power by Bessie Head
"A Question of Power" explores the life of Elizabeth, a mixed-race South African woman who moves to a village in Botswana to escape the apartheid regime of her home country. The novel delves into her struggle with mental illness, as she experiences vivid, often terrifying hallucinations. These episodes are deeply symbolic, reflecting her internal battles with power, gender, race, and colonialism. The narrative provides a profound examination of the human psyche and the impact of social and political oppression on mental health.
The 1488th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1973
- Nationality
- Botswanan
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 192-215
- Words
- 47,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Africa's 100 Best Books of the 20th Century (Zimbabwe International Book Fair)