Amos Tutuola, Wole Soyinka (Introduction)
The Palm-Wine Drinkard: New Edition
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571311538
- author:
- Amos Tutuola, Wole Soyinka (Introduction)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 12.6 x 1 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Palm-Wine Drinkard New Edition by Amos Tutuola is a phantasmagorical tale of an alcoholic man's search for his dead palm-wine tapster. As he journeys through the land of the dead, he encounters a host of supernatural beings, including those who return body parts to their owners and insatiable creatures. Tutuola's unique blend of Yoruba folktales and a 'creepy crawly imagination' creates a gripping narrative that is both brief and bewitching. The result is a work of African literature that has captivated readers with its thronged, grisly, and unsettling atmosphere. With its distinctive style and haunting themes, The Palm-Wine Drinkard New Edition is a compelling read for those interested in exploring the darker corners of human experience.
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