Stars of the Long Night
Author | : Tanure Ojaide |
Publisher | : African Books Collective |
Total Pages | : 280 |
Release | : 2012 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789788422495 |
ISBN-13 | : 9788422497 |
Rating | : 4/5 (497 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Stars of the Long Night by : Tanure Ojaide
Download or read book Stars of the Long Night written by Tanure Ojaide and published by African Books Collective. This book was released on 2012 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in the Niger Delta this novel tells the tale of a women's struggle for equality in a traditional patriachal society. Against the backdrop of a once-in-a-generation festival at which the one chosen by the gods performs the dance of "the mother mask", Ojaide weaves a tale of suspense while at the same time displaying the traditions and religious beliefs that define the Niger Delta.