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It''s 1896 in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and Jekesai, a young Shona girl, escapes a forced arranged marriage by converting to Christianity and becoming a protégé to an African Evangelical. As anti-colonial sentiments spread throughout the native population, Jekesai is forced to choose between her family''s traditions and her newfound faith.

This Student Edition of Danai Gurira''s 2012 play The Convert includes a commentary by Aviva Neff.

The Convert

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      Publisher Bloomsbury
      Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Published 9/19/2024
      ISBN-13 9781350366275
      978-1350366275
      ISBN-10 1350366277
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      It''s 1896 in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and Jekesai, a young Shona girl, escapes a forced arranged marriage by converting to Christianity and becoming a protégé to an African Evangelical. As anti-colonial sentiments spread throughout the native population, Jekesai is forced to choose between her family''s traditions and her newfound faith.

      This Student Edition of Danai Gurira''s 2012 play The Convert includes a commentary by Aviva Neff.

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