Tutuola (Amos) The Brave African Huntress
£195
London, Faber & Faber, 1958.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 18s.
The story follows Adebisi, an 18-year-old huntress who embarks on a quest to find her four brothers lost in the Jungle of the Pygmies, facing various supernatural challenges. Amos Tutuola (1920–1997) was a Nigerian writer known for incorporating Yoruba folklore into his works. His debut novel, The Palm-Wine Drinkard, gained international acclaim.
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Illustrations by Ben Enwonwu.
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