WORLD LITERARY ATLASBOOKS WITHOUT BORDERS · 2026
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ATLAS AUTHORS

Bessie Head

Books and literary traditions in the Volumain atlas.

Books in the world atlas

  • When Rain Clouds Gather

    A South African refugee and an English newcomer try to transform farming in a Botswana village.

    In the atlas: Botswana

  • Maru

    A teacher from the marginalised Masarwa community exposes prejudice in a Botswana village.

    In the atlas: Botswana

  • A Question of Power

    Elizabeth, a refugee from South Africa, experiences mental distress and seeks roots in Botswana.

    In the atlas: Botswana