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Efuru

by Flora Nwapa · 1966

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Efuru, beautiful and respected, is loved and deserted by two ordinary undistinguished husbands.

Themes
feminismfeminismMore like thisLess of thisAfrican AmericanAfrican AmericanMore like thisLess of thistraveltravelMore like thisLess of thiswomenwomenMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1960s1960sMore like thisLess of thisAfricaAfricaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 288 pages

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