The Prophet Of Zongo Street: Stories - Rilegato

Ali, Mohammed Naseehu

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ISBN 10: 0060523549 ISBN 13: 9780060523541

Casa editrice: Amistad Pr, 2005

Riassunto

A collection of ten stories blends contemporary references and traditional African myths, recounting the experiences of neighbors in a Ghana community, from the town gossip to a drunken trickster, who maintain their humor and philosophical outlooks in the face of poverty and revolution. 25,000 first printing.

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Recensione

“Imaginistic, muscular, superb.” (Barry Hannah, author of Airships and Ray)

“Lively. . .polished. . .Ali shows. . .a keen eye for . . .humanistic detail.” (Starred Kirkus Reviews)

“A collection of rich and resonant stories, haunting and ultimately hopeful in their commitment to the truth.” (O magazine)

“Ali skillfully crafts characters whose warmth and familiarity entice the reader...Ali writes like a butterfly.” (Entertainment Weekly)

“Beguiling. . .powerful writing that broadens our notion of contemporary fiction.” (People)

“Ali’s first book is moving, subtle and ingeniously constructed.” (New York Times Book Review)

“Colorful tales...funny, frightening, sad, shocking and, most of all, deeply humane.” (Los Angeles Times)

L'autore

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.

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• Editore: Amistad Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0060523549
• ISBN 13: 9780060523541
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 202