The Joys of motherhood : a novel / by Buchi Emecheta ; introduction by Stephane Robolin.
Title :
The Joys of motherhood : a novel
Author:
Format:
Books
Summary:
First published in 1979, The Joys of Motherhood is the story of Nnu Ego, a Nigerian woman struggling in a patriarchal society. Unable to conceive in her first marriage, Nnu is banished to Lagos where she succeeds in becoming a mother. Then, against the backdrop of World War II, Nnu must fiercely protect herself and her children when she is abandoned by her husband and her people.
Language:
English
ISBN - ISSN:
9780807616239
0807616230
Physical Description:
224 pages ; 23 cm
General Note:
"First published in the United States of America in 1979 by George Braziller, Inc. Originally published in Britain by Allison & Busby Limited."
Contents:
The mother -- The mother's mother -- The mother's early life -- First shocks of motherhood -- A failed woman -- A man is never ugly -- The duty of a father -- The rich and the poor -- A mother's investment -- A man needs many wives -- Sharing a husband -- Men at war -- A good daughter -- Women alone -- The soldier father -- A mother of clever children -- A daughter's honour -- The canonised mother.
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The Joys of motherhood : a novel / by Buchi Emecheta ; introduction by Stephane Robolin.
