ISBN | 9789782601438 |
Pages | 272 |
Dimensions | 203 x 127 mm |
Published | 1996 |
Publisher | Malthouse Press, Nigeria |
Format | Paperback |
To My Husband from Iowa
by Chukwuemeka Ike
One of Nigeria's pre-eminent novelists, and active in book issues in Nigeria, the author tells this imaginary story in the feminine first person. It reflects the actual experiences of a Nigerian writer who participated in the International Writing Programme of the University of Iowa. The author uses Ify, the narrator, as an opportunity to experience America through the eyes of a Nigerian woman. Her experiences range from casual observations to serious socio-economic aspects of life - politics, religion, education, commerce, philosophy, and sexual relations. The intention is to show how developing countries can profit from western values, whilst not surrendering Africa's cultural lores and moral values.
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