Tutuola, Amos.
Feather Woman of the Jungle
Feather Woman of the Jungle
London: Faber, 1968. First paperback edition. Octavo. 132 pages 19 cm.. Fine. Paperback.
Lovely copy. Striking cover design by an unknown artist. This edition out of print. Faber paper covered editions; [series].
In Feather Woman of the Jungle, the people of a Yoruba village gather on ten memorable nights to hear the stories and wisdom of their chief. They learn of his adventures, among them his encounter with the Jungle Witch and her ostrich, his visit to the town of the water people and his imprisonment by the Goddess of Diamonds. Each night the people return, eager to discover if there is a happy ending. Tall tales, Sorcery,magic, witchcraft. Arabian Nights-inspired. ¶ Roman nigérian -- 20e siècle. Nigerian fiction.1900-1999.