Prophet of Zongo Street Stories

Name: Prophet of Zongo Street Stories
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ISBN: 9780060887506

ISBN-10: 0060887508

ISBN-13: 9780060887506

Edition: 2006

Authors: Mohammed Naseehu Ali

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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…

Book details

List price: $14.99
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 8/15/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 5.31" wide x 8.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.418
Language: English



The Story of Day and Night


The Prophet of Zongo Street


Live-in


The Manhood Test


The True Aryan


Ward G-4


Rachmaninov


Mallam Sile


Faith


Man Pass Man