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Ourika

Claire de Durfort Duras

Verlag: Interactive Media

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Beschreibung

A canonical work of French literature that chronicles the struggles and triumphs of an African woman's attempts to navigate the oppressive colonial structures of 18th century Paris. Through her narrative, the protagonist Ourika is able to challenge and defy the expectations placed upon her as a woman of color, while ultimately asserting her humanity in a hostile environment.
Verfügbar seit: 20.01.2023.
Drucklänge: 34 Seiten.

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