The Concubine (novel)
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The Concubine is the debut novel
by Nigerian writer Elechi Amadi
originally published in 1966. 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.
Written in a grave and simple style the novel not only portrays a society still ruled by traditional gods, but offers a glimpse into the human relationships that such a society creates.
Debut novel
A debut novel is the first novel an author publishes. Debut novels are the author's first opportunity to make an impact on the publishing industry, and thus the success or failure of a debut novel can affect the ability of the author to publish in the future...
by Nigerian writer Elechi Amadi
Elechi Amadi
Elechi Amadi is a Nigerian author who has written five African novels - The Concubine, The Great Ponds, The Slave , Isiburu and Estrangement...
originally published in 1966. 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.
Written in a grave and simple style the novel not only portrays a society still ruled by traditional gods, but offers a glimpse into the human relationships that such a society creates.