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Second-Class Citizen

by Buchi Emecheta

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Publisher Comments:

A poignant story of a resourceful Nigerian woman who overcomes strict tribal domination of women and countless setbacks to achieve an independent life for herself and her children.

Synopsis:

"One of the most informative books about contemporary African life that I have read."--Alice Walker.
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About the Author

Born of Ibo parents in Nigeria, Buchi Emecheta is widely known for her multilayered stories of black women struggling to maintain their identity and construct viable lives for themselves and their families. She writes, according to The New York Times, with "subtlety, power, and abundant compassion." Her numerous novels include The Slave Girl, The Family, Bride Price, and The Joys of Motherhood.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780807610664
Author:
Emecheta, Buchi
Publisher:
George Braziller Inc.
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Women
Subject:
Nigeria
Subject:
Women -- Nigeria -- Fiction.
Subject:
Literary
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Copyright:
1983
Series Volume:
81
Publication Date:
19830217
Binding:
Electronic book text in proprietary or open standard format
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
174
Dimensions:
8.26x5.47x.62 in. .50 lbs.
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