Fiction1968

When Rain Clouds Gather

Bessie Head
Overview
Region

Southern Africa

Botswana

Era

Post-colonial

Language

English

Genre

Fiction

About This Work

The story of Makhaya, a South African political refugee who flees to rural Botswana and becomes involved in agricultural development projects.

Literary Significance

Important work exploring exile and development in post-colonial Africa

Access This Work
Read or download this work from trusted sources