The Prophet of Zongo Street: Stories - Brossura

Ali, Mohammed Naseehu

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ISBN 10: 0060887508 ISBN 13: 9780060887506

Casa editrice: HarperCollins, 2006

Riassunto

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.

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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: HarperCollins
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0060887508
• ISBN 13: 9780060887506
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 212