In this Book
- The Women who Ate Python and Other Stories
- Book
- 2008
- Published by: LANGAA RPCIG
summary
A collection of six thought-provoking stories, four of which were award-winning-stories at the 1990 literary contest of the national Association of Cameroonian Poets and Writers (APEC). The stories are set in different localities in Africa and Cameroon in particular. The author in a lucid manner explores the theme of women lib- the African way in the lead story. Ebenye, the protagonist, representing the sharp-witted African woman cannot understand why she should cook food without tasting of it. So she decides to take the bold step of eating a piece of the python that she has been ordered to cook for the men of her community. The other stories tackle themes of corruption, poverty, alcoholism, endurance, love and more.
Table of Contents
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- 1. The Woman Who Ate Python
- pp. 1-16
- 2. Death of the Dead Man
- pp. 17-33
- 3. Up From a Slum
- pp. 34-59
- 4. No Armour Against Fate
- pp. 60-72
- 6. Tears Are Not Forever
- pp. 87-106
Additional Information
ISBN
9789956717026
Related ISBN(s)
9789956558018
MARC Record
OCLC
646835882
Pages
112
Launched on MUSE
2013-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No