The Concubine
| Author | : Elechi Amadi |
| Publisher | : Heinemann |
| Total Pages | : 228 |
| Release | : 1966 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0435905562 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780435905569 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (569 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Concubine by : Elechi Amadi
Download or read book The Concubine written by Elechi Amadi and published by Heinemann. This book was released on 1966 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in a remote village in Eastern Nigeria, an area yet to be affected by European values and where society is orderly and predictable, the story concerns a woman "of great beauty and dignity" who inadvertently brings suffering and death to all her lovers. The novel portrays a society still ruled by traditional gods, offering a glimpse into the human relationships that such a society creates.
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