Nzekwu (Onuora) Blade Among the Boys
£150
London, Hutchinson, 1962.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original black boards. Dust-jacket, priced 16s.
Onuora Nzekwu was a Nigerian author and educator, known for his works that explored Nigerian society and culture. This novel explores the life of a young Nigerian boy navigating the challenges of adolescence and societal expectations in post-colonial Nigeria.
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Ex-libris plate and ink name to front pastedown; overall a very good copy.
Jacket design by Peter Edwards.
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