Stars of the long night : a novel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ojaide, Tanure, 1948-

Series:

Malthouse African fiction

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

African fiction.

African literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (280 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Lagos : Malthouse Press, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Set in the Niger Delta this novel tells the tale of a women's struggle for equality in a traditional patriachal society. Set against the 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 displaying the traditions and religious beliefs that define the Niger Delta.

Contents:

Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Dedication; The Heritage of Tales; PART ONE - Dynasties of Men; 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; PART II - The Moons Between; 13; 14; 15; 16; 17; 18; 19; 20; 21; 22; 23; 24; PART III - Seven Days; 25; 26; 27; 28; 29; 30; PART V - Festival Moon; 31; 32; 33; 34; 35; 36; 37; 38; 39; 40; Back cover

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

9786613905888

9789788422792

9788422799

9781283593434

1283593432

9789788422785

9788422780

9789788422761

9788422764

OCLC:

813846202