Elechi amadi, born may 12, 1934, aluu, near port harcourt, nigeriadied june 29, 2016, port harcourt, nigerian novelist and playwright best known for works that explore traditional life and the role of the supernatural in rural nigeria amadi, an ikwere ikwerre, ikwerri who wrote in english, studied physics and mathematics at government college, umuahia, and the university. Oct 18, 2019 elechis writing style is simple, very descriptive and easy to understand, i felt every character like i knew them in real life. Interms of literaral value, ie themes style and the gramnar that elechi amadi uses i would say that the book is really a clasic. Elechi amadi the concubine download ebook pdf, epub. A novel set in a remote nigerian village at an unspecified mythical time. He is the author of the renowned trilogy of novels the concubine, the great ponds, the slave. About the author 1966 elechi amadi was born in 1934 in aluu near port harcourt in eastern nigeria. Feb 02, 2019 elechi amadi who writes with speed and sharpness and exhilarationa lovely and dignified picture of a society not only still ruled by the gods. Using filesharing servers api, our site will find the e book file in various formats such as pdf, epub and other. However, their passion is fated, and jealousy, a love potion and. It is a beautiful but sad story of rebellion and love. Apr 26, 2017 the concubine ebook written by elechi amadi.
Another beautiful observation on this book is that elechi amadi presents the rural setting of a typical igbo nuclear family and the interrelationship between inlaws. Amadi, an ikwere ikwerre, ikwerri who wrote in english, studied physics and mathematics at government college, umuahia, and the university of. He provides us with a peek into the ibgo way of life before western contact. Ihuoma, a beautiful young widow, has the admiration of the entire com. As i type this, i look towards the rightend of my laptop screen the time says 00. I honestly the concubine elechi amadi discuss the concubine elechi amadi book for hours. The concubine is indeed one if the great works i have read from african writer. In high school in nigeria, the concubine was one of those few literature textbooks students from all works of life myself included, cherished. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Elechi amadi is a notable nigerian author who writes in english. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The concubine, by elechi amadi i read this fascinating novel for the africa reading challenge hosted by kinna reads. He left the army finally to work for the rivers state government, where he headed the ministry of education.
Press the button start search and wait a little while. It is such a huge ceremony eleci many believe will wear her out. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The novel was first published in after which the author. He has also published a verse play isiburu and ethics in nigerian culture. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner.
The concubine, by elechi amadi anz litlovers litblog. The concubine by elechi amadi is part of the neinemann african writers series. The concubine is the debut novel by nigerian writer elechi amadi originally published in 1966 as part of the heinemann african writers series 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. It tells the story of a beautiful woman, ihuoma, who is admired by all the men not only because she is beautiful but. The west african village novel with particular reference to elechi amadis the concubine, george nyamndi, 1982, african fiction english, 241 pages. What are the plot and themes in the concubine by elechi. Ihuoma, a beautiful young widow, has the admiration of the.
Using filesharing servers api, our site will find the ebook file in various formats such as pdf, epub and other. Author of the concubine, the great ponds, the concubine, isiburu, peppersoup and the road to ibadan, sunset in biafra, the great ponds, the great ponds. The concubine paperback january 1, 1970 by elechi amadi author visit amazons elechi amadi page. At university college, ibadan he took a degree in physics and mathematics. The concubine, 1966, 216 pages, elechi amadi, 0435905562.
The concubine by elechi amadi centres round the year old ihuoma, a beautiful, gentle and charming woman whose personality is second. Ihuoma, a beautiful young widow, has the admiration of the entire community in which she lives, and especially of the hunter. 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. The great ponds by elechi amadi 4 editions first published in 1969 not in library. Details of the concubine original title the concubine edition format kindle edition book language english ebook format pdf, epub. The preoccupation of elechi amadi while treating the theme of fetishes in the concubine 1966 and the great ponds 1982 was, clearly bound to the geographical environment in which the author grew up, his cultural environment and the political events of the time, in this part of africa. The book was slow for me, the gist of the story not coming. Ihuoma, a beautiful young widow, has the admiration of the entire community in which she lives, and especially of the hunter ekwueme. Amadi will be best remembered for his 1966 novel, the concubine, a love story about marriage, culture and forbidden traditions. Elechi amadi the concubine download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. The concubine is the debut novel by nigerian writer elechi amadi originally published in 1966 as part of the heinemann african writers series. Amadi is best regarded for his 1966 debut novel, the concubine, which has been called. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the concubine.
Jun 30, 2016 amadi will be best remembered for his 1966 novel, the concubine, a love story about marriage, culture and forbidden traditions. This by far my favorite book by an african writer, and though i have read nearly 100 african novels, this is the only one that i have reread 3 times. What are the plot and themes in the concubine by elechi amadi. The book remains a recommended text in schools across the continent. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. The concubine is a book i would read over and over again. Elechi amadi, nigerian novelist and playwright best known for works that explore traditional life and the role of the supernatural in rural nigeria. Buy a cheap copy of the concubine book by elechi amadi. Throughout these two novels, elechi amadi insisted on. The concubine by amadi, elechi and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
A story of customs and sheer human will against those those customs. The concubine paperback january 1, 1970 by elechi amadi author. The concubine by elechi amadi, 1996, heinemann educational publishers. The study is based on the content analysis of elechi amadis book, the concubine. He is certainly aware of the western the concubine elechi amadi unfavorable views on sexism, wifebeating, and superstition, and he acknowledges. Click download or read online button to get elechi amadi the concubine book now. Like amadis other books, it centers on traditional values in african society. The concubine, volume 1966, part 2 elechi amadi snippet view 1966.
Elechi amadi 12 may 1934 29 june 2016 was a former member of the nigerian armed forces. Elechi amadi was born in 1934 in aluu near port harcourt in eastern nigeria. Amadis masterpiece of african literature captures village life and practices not yet touched by the white man. Elechi amadi s the concubine is one of the best things that ever came out of africa. Jan 16, 2011 the concubine is indeed one if the great works i have read from african writer.
Like amadi s other books, it centers on traditional values in african society. The novel was first published in 1966 after which the author published a number of other literary works. Elechi amadi refused to remove sexual allusions from his 1966 novel the concubine elechi amadi, who has died aged 82, was one of the founding generation of african novelists in english. The great ponds 1969, sunset in biafra 1973, the slave 1978 and estrangement 1986. According to wikpedia, amadis novels are generally about african village life, customs, beliefs and religious practices, as they were before contact with the western world and this is certainly true of the concubine. The concubine has its setting in west africa and was published in 1966. Elechi amadi who writes with speed and sharpness and exhilarationa lovely and dignified picture of a society not only still ruled by the gods.
Aug 02, 2016 elechi amadis recent passing prompted me to reread the book that introduced me to him the concubine. I read this fascinating novel for the africa reading challenge hosted by kinna reads. The concubine by elechi amadi, 9780435905569, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The concubine novel wikipedia the concubine is the debut novel by nigerian writer elechi amadi originally published in 1966 as part of the heinemann african writers series. He was an author of plays and novels that are generally about african village life, customs, beliefs, and religious practices prior to contact with the western world. The concubine is the debut novel by nigerian writer elechi amadi originally published in as part of the heinemann african writers series.
A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The concubine is the debut novel by nigerian writer elechi amadi originally published in 1966 as part of the heinemann african writers series 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. The concubine by elechi amadi the concubine is a fictitious novel by nigerian author elechi amadi. And his civil war diary, sunset in biafra, has been acclaimed. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I really cant explain the way i felt after reading the last page of this book. Elechi amadi s the concubine is about the african traditions and believes. The concubine by elechi amadi, 1996, heinemann educational publishers edition, in english. A credible one and will keep a copy on my home library forever.
Nigerian writer whose best known novel the concubine explored the boundary between myth and reality. The concubine 1966 is one of his five novels, the others being the great ponds, the slave, isiburu and estrangement. It was the first book that i and probably many african children have read by the nigerian author as it has been a english setwork in secondary schools for many years. The concubine, elechi amadi, heinemann, 1966, 0435905562, 9780435905569, 216 pages. Elechi amadi download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Aug 22, 2016 elechi amadi refused to remove sexual allusions from his 1966 novel the concubine elechi amadi, who has died aged 82, was one of the founding generation of african novelists in english. Elechi amadi takes you to places that are both physical and abstract through the concubine. Read chapter 1 from the story the concubine by yonnenaa123 with 9233 reads. Ebook elechi amadi as pdf download portable document format. After a period of land surveying and teaching he enlisted in the nigerian army. Apr 28, 2017 elechi amadi was born in 1934 in aluu near port harcourt in eastern nigeria. October 18, 2019 november 8, 2019 a beautiful young widow of exemplary character.
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