The Prophet of Zongo Street: Unforgettable West African Stories of Folklore, Myth, and Modernity

Ali, Mohammed Naseehu

ISBN 10: 0060887508 / ISBN 13: 9780060887506

Edité par Harper Paperbacks, 2006

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Synopsis :

A dazzling collection of stories, The Prophet of Zongo Street takes readers to a world that seamlessly blends African folklore and myths with modernity. Set primarily on Zongo Street, a fictitious community in West Africa, the stories -- which are reminiscent of the works of Ben Okri and Amos Tutuola -- introduce us to wonderfully quirky characters and the most uproarious, poignant, and rawest moments of life. There's Kumi, the enigmatic title character who teaches a young boy to finally ask questions of his traditions. And as Ali moves his characters to America we meet Felix, who struggles with America's love of the exotic in "Rachmaninov."

The Prophet of Zongo Street heralds a new voice and showcases Mohammed Naseehu Ali's extraordinary ability to craft stories that are both allegorical and unforgettable.

À propos de l'auteur:

Mohammed Naseehu Ali, a native of Ghana, is a writer and musician. A graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy and Bennington College, Ali has published fiction and essays in The New Yorker, the New York Times, Mississippi Review, Bomb, Gathering of the Tribes, and Essence. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Prophet of Zongo Street: Unforgettable ...
Éditeur : Harper Paperbacks
Date d'édition : 2006
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : Acceptable