The Great Ponds
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
The champion of a Nigerian village struggles to stay alive as his people prepare to battle a neighboring tribe over the right to control the pond of Wagaba
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Elechi Amadi captures the complexities of life in Nigeria, exploring the clash between tradition and modernity and the depth of human relationships. His writing is characterized by an insightful look into human nature and social dynamics, often set against the vivid and picturesque backdrop of his homeland. Amadi's style is both poetic and direct, allowing readers to connect deeply with the characters and their dilemmas. Through his narratives, Amadi seeks to illuminate universal themes of love, loss, honor, and resilience.
- 1992
- 1966
The Concubine
- 286 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Set in a remote village in Eastern Nigeria, an area yet to be affected by European values and where society is orderly and predictable, the story concerns a woman "of great beauty and dignity" who inadvertently brings suffering and death to all her lovers. The novel portrays a society still ruled by traditional gods, offering a glimpse into the human relationships that such a society creates
