The Prophet of Zongo Street: Stories (SIGNED)

Ali, Mohammed Naseehu;Ali, Mohammed

ISBN 10: 0060523549 ISBN 13: 9780060523541

Published by Amistad/HarperCollins, New York, New York, U.S.A., 2005

Language: English

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As new copy. (see picture) 212 pages.Inscribed "For John,Peace & Good Health,29 Oct. 05" and signed on the title page.

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Title

The Prophet of Zongo Street: Stories (SIGNED)

Publisher

Amistad/HarperCollins, New York, New York, U.S.A.

Publication Date

2005

Language

English

ISBN 10

0060523549

ISBN 13

9780060523541

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

As New

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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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"Imaginistic, muscular, superb." -- Barry Hannah, author of Airships and Ray

"Imaginistic, muscular, superb."--Barry Hannah, author of Airships and Ray

"A collection of rich and resonant stories, haunting and ultimately hopeful in their commitment to the truth."--O magazine

"Lively. . .polished. . .Ali shows. . .a keen eye for . . .humanistic detail."--Starred Kirkus Reviews

"Ali skillfully crafts characters whose warmth and familiarity entice the reader...Ali writes like a butterfly."--Entertainment Weekly

"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

"Beguiling. . .powerful writing that broadens our notion of contemporary fiction."--People

Imaginistic, muscular, superb. --Barry Hannah, author of Airships and Ray"

Lively. . .polished. . .Ali shows. . .a keen eye for . . .humanistic detail. --Starred Kirkus Reviews"

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