Amadi, Elechi
The Concubine
- ISBN 13:
- 9781035906079
- author:
- Amadi, Elechi
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Apollo
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2025
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 19.5 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Concubine, a celebrated work of fiction by Elechi Amadi, explores the boundary between myth and reality in pre-colonial life. In rural Eastern Nigeria, Ihuoma's life is marked by misfortune after misfortune, as any suitor she falls in love with meets an inexplicable end.
Brimming with lyrical prose, The Concubine weaves together Igbo culture and beliefs, creating a tale of beauty and tragedy. This unforgettable story delves into the complexities of human relationships and the forces that shape our lives.
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