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The Woman Who Ate Python and Other Stories

About The Woman Who Ate Python and Other Stories

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.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9789956558018
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 112
  • Published:
  • February 28, 2008
  • Dimensions:
  • 127x203x6 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 131 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 12, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025

Description of The Woman Who Ate Python and Other Stories

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.

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