The Palm-Wine Drinkard

(Author) Amos Tutuola
Format: Paperback
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'The Palm-Wine Drinkard' is the phantasmagorical story of an alcoholic man and his search for his dead wine tapster. As he travels through the land of the dead, he encounters a host of supernatural and often terrifying beings - among them the 'complete gentleman' who returns his body parts to their owners, the insatiable 'hungry-creature', and his own pyromaniac son.

Information
Publisher:
Faber & Faber
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780571311538
Publish year:
2014
Publish date:
July 3, 2014

Amos Tutuola

Amos Tutuola was a Nigerian writer known for his groundbreaking novel "The Palm-Wine Drinkard." His unique blend of folklore, surrealism, and vivid imagination captivated readers worldwide. Tutuola's innovative storytelling style challenged literary conventions and inspired a new generation of African writers to explore their cultural heritage in the realm of literature.

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