The convert / by Danai Gurira.
A young Shona girl escapes an arranged marriage by converting to Christianity, becoming a servant and student to an African Evangelical. As anti-European sentiments spread throughout the native population, she is forced to choose between her family's traditions and her newfound faith.
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| Language: | English |
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London :
Oberon Books Ltd,
2017.
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| Series: | Oberon modern plays.
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| Physical Description: | 87 pages ; 21 cm. |
| Format: | Book |
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A young Shona girl escapes an arranged marriage by converting to Christianity, becoming a servant and student to an African Evangelical. As anti-European sentiments spread throughout the native population, she is forced to choose between her family's traditions and her newfound faith. |
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| Note: | First published in "American Theatre" magazine, September 2013. The convert was commissined by Center Theatre Group and originally produced by McCarter Theatre, Goodman Theatre and Center Theatre Group, 2012. |
| Call Number: | PS3607.U5489 C66 2017 |
| ISBN: | 1786820706 9781786820709 |