Description
In this seminal work of West African literature, an unnamed narrator, a devoted palm-wine drinker and the son of a wealthy man, embarks on an extraordinary quest. When his personal palm-wine tapster dies, the narrator, unwilling to live without his favorite drink, ventures into the land of the dead to find him. Accompanied by his wife, he journeys through a surreal and often perilous landscape, encountering mythical creatures and facing numerous trials. Drawing deeply from Yoruba oral traditions, Amos Tutuola crafts a unique and unforgettable narrative that explores themes of loss, perseverance, and the search for fulfillment in a world where the boundaries between the living and the dead are blurred.
Available Editions
paperback
Faber & Faber, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2014
112 pages
ISBN: 9780571311545
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Details
First Published
1953
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Palm-Wine Drinkard by Amos Tutuola.